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Thermostable proteinases from thermophilic bacteria

US7547510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2002
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/54
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to thermostable proteinases from thermophilic Bacillus species and their uses in the preparation of nucleic acid samples. The enzymes of the invention are stable and active at 65-80° C., but are readily autolysed or denatured above 90° C.

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