Carrot antifreeze polypeptides
US6797690B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8273
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel antifreeze polypeptides which can be easily obtained from an abundant natural source. Antifreeze polypeptides obtained from carrots show markedly better properties as compared to polypeptides obtained from other vegetables. The antifreeze polypeptides of the invention are capable of providing good recrystallization inhibition properties without significantly changing the crystal shape of the ice-crystals, therewith possibly leading to more favorable properties, e.g., soft ice-cream.
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