Fructosyltransferases
US6635460B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N9/1055
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention describes two novel proteins having fructosyltransferase activity. Both enzymes are derived from lactobacilli, which are food-grade microorganisms with the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status. One of these proteins produces an inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides, while the other produces a levan. According to the invention lactobacilli capable of producing an inulin and/or a levan and/or fructo-oligosaccharides using one or both of the fructosyltransferases can be used as a probiotic or a symbiotic.
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