Recombinant bacterial phytases and uses thereof
US6183740A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12G2200/15
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A purified recombinant phytase 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 foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients.
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