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Modified subtilisins and detergent compositions containing same

US6632646B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2000
Grant dateOct 14, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/38636
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Enzymes produced by mutating the genes for a number of subtilisin proteases and expressing the mutated genes in suitable hosts are presented.The enzymes exhibit improved wash performance in comparison to their wild type parent enzymes.The enzymes are well-suited for use in detergent compositions.

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