Variants of Bacillus sp. TS-23 alpha-amylase with altered properties
US8153412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N9/2417
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Variants of Bacillus sp. TS-23 strain alpha-amylases exhibit improved enzymatic performance, including increased themostability, reduced calcium dependence, increased washing/cleaning performance, and baking ability. Compositions comprising these variants are useful in methods of starch processing, starch liquefaction, fermatation, starch saccharification, cleaning, laundrying, textile desizing, baking, and biofilm removal.
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