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Enzymes having alpha amylase activity and methods of use thereof

US7407677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2002
Grant dateAug 5, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at acidic, neutral and alkaline pH and increased temperature.

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