Phytase
US5876997A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y301/03026
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a purified phytate enzyme derived from Escherichia coli B. The enzyme has a molecular weight of about 47.1 kilodaltons and has phytase activity (SEQ ID NO:2). The enzyme can be produced from native or recombinant host cells and can be used to aid in the digestion of phytate where desired. In particular, the phytase of the present invention can be used in animal feed.
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