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  • Peniophora phytase
    Patent number: 6054306
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide exhibiting phytase activity, the corresponding cloned DNA sequences, a process for preparing the polypeptide, and the use thereof for a number of industrial applications, in particular in animal feed. The novel phytase is derived from Peniophora lycii and has some interesting features, such as high initial affinity for the 6-position of phytic acid, a high intial rate of liberating phosphate from phytic acid and an exceptionally high specific activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: S.o slashed.ren Flensted Lassen, Lisbeth Bech, Claus Crone Fuglsang, Anders Ohmann, Jens Breinholt, Peter Rahbet stergaard