Stereoselective esterase from Aspergillus oryzae
US7091023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P41/005
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An esterase isolated from Aspergillus oryzae is capable of stereoselective hydrolysis of chiral esters and also has arylesterase activity (EC 3.1.1.2) and feruloyl esterase activity (EC 3.1.1.73). The esterase has only a limited homology to known amino acid sequences.
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