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Modified subtilisins and detergent, compositions containing same

US7189553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2023

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to 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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