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Porphyranases, and use thereof for hydrolyzing polysaccharides

US8759039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2010
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01178
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the isolation and to the characterization of two proteins having a novel enzymatic activity, i.e. a porphyranase activity. These proteins are useful for hydrolyzing polysaccharides containing sulfated agaro-colloids and for producing oligo-porphyrans, notably oligo-porphyrans with a defined structure and size.

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