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Method of controlled reduction of nitroaromatics by enzymatic reaction with oxygen sensitive nitroreductase enzymes

US5777190A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1997
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D2101/28
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for the controlled reduction of nitroaromatic compounds such as nitrobenzene and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene by enzymatic reaction with oxygen sensitive nitroreductase enzymes, such as ferredoxin NADP oxidoreductase.

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