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Variants of a Bacillus strearothermophilus alpha-amylase and uses thereof

US8722381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2009
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2030

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

Abstract

Described are variants of alpha (α)-amylases having altered starch hydrolysis profiles. The variants have improved thermostability and increased specific activity, resulting in reduced peak viscosity and altered final viscosity during starch liquefaction. The amylase variants are useful, e.g., in liquefaction and other starch degradation processes.

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