Compositions and methods comprising alpha-amylase variants with altered properties
US8852912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N9/54
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described are compositions and methods relating to variant alpha-amylases having altered biochemical properties and advantageous performance characteristics as compared to a reference alpha-amylase. The variants are suitable for use in various industrial applications such as starch conversion, ethanol production, laundry, dishwashing, pulp and paper production, textile desizing, and/or sweetener production.
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