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Alpha-amylase variants with altered properties

US8206966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2008
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M16/003
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions comprising variants of alpha-amylase that have alpha-amylase activity and which exhibit altered properties relative to a parent AmyS-like alpha-amylase from which they are derived. The compositions comprise an additional enzyme such as a phytase. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions, and kits related thereto.

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