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Nucleic acid sequences encoding alkaline alpha-amylases

US6623948B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2000
Grant dateSep 23, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/386
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding polypeptides having alpha-amylase activity [E.C. 3.2.1.1], which may be derived from Bacillus. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.

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