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Stereoselective esterase from Aspergillus oryzae

US7091023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2001
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 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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