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Enhanced amylase production by N-terminal addition to mature amylase protein

US8809031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2008
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/2417
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of making a Bacillus alpha-amylase variant that increases alpha-amylase production and the alpha-amylases produced thereby. The recombinant alpha-amylases can be placed in compositions and used for purposes of laundry detergents, cleaning and dishwashing detergents, fabric desizing, starch liquefaction, cereal liquefaction, starch saccharification, biofilm removal, and starch hydrolysis in cane sugar processing.

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