Alkaline alpha-galactosidase
US6607901B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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