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Alkaline alpha-galactosidase

US6607901B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01022
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzyme isolated from an organism that metabolizes alpha-galactosyl containing saccharides, comprising an alpha-galactosidase (E.C. 3.2.1.22, alpha-D-galactoside galatohydrolase) with optimal activity in the neutral to alkaline pH range, and which hydrolyzes a variety of alpha-galactose containing saccharides, in particular raffinose. The enzyme is preferably a protein monomer and an ex-alpha-galactosidase.

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