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Esterases

US5942430A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1996
Grant dateAug 24, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P13/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Esterase enzymes derived from various Staphylothermus, Pyrodictium, Archaeoglobus, Aquifex, M11TL, Thermococcus, Teredinibacter and Sulfolobus organisms are disclosed. The enzymes are produced from native or recombinant host cells and can be utilized in the pharmaceutical, agricultural and other industries.

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