Abstract: The present application relates to two novel proteases (SEQ ID NO: 4 and 7) which are similar to one another, whose DNA was obtained from soil samples, and C-terminally deleted, likewise proteolytically active fragments thereof (SEQ ID NO: 5 and 8), all alkaline proteases similar at least to 90% to SEQ ID NO: 4 or to 87.5% to SEQ ID NO: 7, and those which can be summarized under a consensus sequence (SEQ ID NO: 9) derived from SEQ ID NO: 4 and 7. Furthermore, it relates to all nucleic acids which have a homology of at least 85% identity to the associated nucleic acids (SEQ ID NO: 3 and 6) or the fragments concerned. Furthermore, it defines technical possibilities of use for these proteases and especially describes their use in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: An alkaline protease, the DNA thereof having been taken from a bottom sample, alkaline proteases that are at least 40% identical, and nucleic acids with an identity at least 50% homologous with the associated nucleic acids. The invention also relates to the fragment of said protease comprising the amino acid positions 108 to 325, in addition to the gene fragment coding therefor, and alkaline proteases that are at least 60% identical or nucleic acids that are at least 70% identical. Furthermore, the invention defines technical possibilities of use for said proteases, especially use thereof in washing and cleaning products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amylolytic enzyme extracted from the microorganism Bacillus sp. A 7-7 (DSM 12368), to sufficiently similar proteins having an amylolytic function, to methods for the production thereof and to diverse fields of application for these proteins. In addition, the aforesaid can be further developed beyond the implemented fields of application for other technical purposes. The invention particularly relates to washing and cleaning agents containing amylolytic proteins of the aforementioned type, to methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces that involve the use of the amylolytic proteins or analogous agents, and to their use for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces.

Abstract: The present application relates to two novel alkaline proteases (SEQ ID NO. 4 and 7) which are similar to one another, whose DNA was obtained from soil samples, and which were C-terminally deleted. The present application also provides proteolytically active fragments thereof (SEQ ID NO. 5 and 8), all alkaline proteases similar at least to 90% to SEQ ID NO. 4 or to 87.5% to SEQ ID NO. 7, and those which can be summarized under a consensus sequence (SEQ ID NO. 9) derived from SEQ ID NO. 4 and 7. Furthermore, the present application relates to all nucleic acids which have a homology of at least 85% identity to the associated nucleic acids (SEQ ID NO. 3 and 6) or the fragments concerned. Furthermore, the present application relates to use for these proteases and especially describes their use in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel alkaline protease of the subtilisin type from Bacillus sp. (DSM 14392) and various related proteins and derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to washing and cleaning agents comprising novel alkaline proteases of the subtilisin type, various related proteins and derivatives thereof and corresponding washing and cleaning methods and use thereof in washing and cleaning agents and further technical applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amylolytic enzyme extracted from the microorganism Bacillus sp. A 7-7 (DSM 12368), to sufficiently similar proteins having an amylolytic function, to methods for the production thereof and to diverse fields of application for these proteins. In addition, the aforesaid can be further developed beyond the implemented fields of application for other technical purposes. The invention particularly relates to washing and cleaning agents containing amylolytic proteins of the aforementioned type, to methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces that involve the use of the amylolytic proteins or analogous agents, and to their use for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces.

Abstract: Described herein is a novel alkaline protease of the subtilisin type from Bacillus gibsonii (DSM 14391), as well as related proteins and derivatives thereof. Also described are washing and cleaning products comprising this novel alkaline protease, related proteins and derivatives thereof, as well as corresponding washing and cleaning products and methods, along with further possible technical uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel alkaline protease variants. These variants have, when enumerating the alkaline protease from Bacillus lentus, variations in amino acid position 61, positions 199 and/or 211 and, optionally, at least one modification that contributes to the stabilization of the molecule, said modification preferably being point mutations in positions 3 and/or 4. Particularly preferred are variants S3T/V41/G61A/V199] and S3T/V41/G61A/V1991/L211D of B. lentus alkaline protease. The invention also relates to the possible use of these enzymes in diverse technical processes and, in particular, to detergents and cleansers containing these novel alkaline protease variants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amylolytic enzyme extracted from the microorganism Bacillus sp. A 7-7 (DSM 12368), to sufficiently similar proteins having an amylolytic function, to methods for the production thereof and to diverse fields of application for these proteins. In addition, they can be further developed beyond the implemented fields of application for other, above all, technical purposes. The invention particularly relates to washing and cleaning agents containing amylolytic proteins of the aforementioned type, to methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces that involve the use of such amylolytic proteins or analogous agents, and to their use for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces.

Abstract: The present application relates to two novel alkaline proteases (SEQ ID NO. 4 and 7) which are similar to one another, whose DNA was obtained from soil samples, and C-terminally deleted, likewise proteolytically active fragments thereof (SEQ ID NO. 5 and 8), all alkaline proteases similar at least to 90% to SEQ ID NO. 4 or to 87.5% to SEQ ID NO. 7, and those which can be summarized under a consensus sequence (SEQ ID NO. 9) derived from SEQ ID NO. 4 and 7. Furthermore it relates to all nucleic acids which have a homology of at least 85% identity to the associated nucleic acids (SEQ ID NO. 3 and 6) or the fragments concerned. Furthermore, it defines technical possibilities of use for these proteases and especially describes their use in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: Described herein are novel alkaline proteases of the subtilisin type from Bacillus gibsonii (DSM 14393), and sufficiently related proteins and derivatives thereof. Also described are washing and cleaning products with this novel alkaline protease of the subtilisin type, sufficiently related proteins and derivatives thereof, corresponding washing and cleaning methods and the use thereof in washing and cleaning products and further possible technical use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amylolytic enzyme extracted from the micro-organism Bacillus sp. A 7-7 (DSM 12368), to sufficiently similar proteins having an amylolytic function, to methods for the production thereof and to diverse fields of application for these proteins. In addition, they can be further developed beyond the implemented fields of application for other, above all, technical purposes. The invention particularly relates to washing and cleaning agents containing amylolytic proteins of the aforementioned type, to methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces that involve the use of such amylolytic proteins or analogous agents, and to their use for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel alkaline protease, the DNA thereof having been taken from a bottom sample, to all alkaline proteases that are at least 40% identical, and to all nucleic acids with an identity at least 50% homologous with the associated nucleic acids. The invention also relates to the fragment of said protease, comprising the amino acid positions 108 to 325, in addition to the gene fragment coding therefor, and to all alkaline proteases that are at least 60% identical, or nucleic acids that are at least 70% identical. Furthermore, the invention defines technical possibilities of use for said proteases and especially describes the use thereof in washing and cleaning products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amylolytic enzyme extracted from the micro-organism Bacillus sp. A7-7 (DSM 12368), to sufficiently similar proteins having an amylolytic function, to methods for the production thereof and to diverse fields of application for these proteins. In addition, they can be further developed beyond the implemented fields of application for other, above all, technical purposes. The invention particularly relates to washing and cleaning agents containing amylolytic proteins of the aforementioned type, to methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces that involve the use of such amylolytic proteins or analogous agents, and to their use for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces.

Abstract: A detergent or cleaning agent that exhibits high bleaching properties without attacking the textiles to be cleaned or hard surfaces in an unreasonably harsh manner. Said aim is achieved by using a combination consisting of a percarbonate-based bleaching agent and a persulfate-based bleaching agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergents comprising a copolymer of (i) unsaturated carboxylic acids, (ii) monomers comprising sulfonic acid groups and (iii) optional further ionic or non-ionogenic monomers and an ?-amylase according to SEQ ID NO. 1 or SEQ ID NO. 2 as well as corresponding cleaning processes and application possibilities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergents comprising (a) one or more non-ionic surfactants of the general Formula I: in which R1 stands for a C6-24-alkyl or -alkenyl radical, each group R2 or R3 for defined hydrocarbon radicals and the indices w, x, y, z each stand for whole numbers from 1 to 6, or a surfactant system from at least one non-ionic surfactant F of the general Formula II: R1—CH(OH)CH2O-(AO)w-(A?O)l -(A?O)y-(A??O)z—R2 ??(II) and at least one non-ionic surfactant G of the general Formula III: R1—O—(AO)w-(A?O)x-(A?O)y-(A?O)z—R2 ??(III), In which R1 stands for a C6-24-alkyl- or -alkenyl radical, R2 for a hydrocarbon radical with 2 to 26 carbon atoms, A, A?, A? und A?? each for defined hydrocarbon radicals and w, x, y and z each stand for values up to 25, wherein this surfactant system comprises the surfactants F and G in a weight ratio between 1:4 and 100:1, and (b) an ?-amylase according to SEQ ID NO. 1 or SEQ ID NO.

Abstract: Described herein are novel alkaline proteases of the subtilisin type from Bacillus gibsonii (DSM 14393), and sufficiently related proteins and derivatives thereof. Also described are washing and cleaning products with this novel alkaline protease of the subtilisin type, sufficiently related proteins and derivatives thereof, corresponding washing and cleaning methods and the use thereof in washing and cleaning products and further possible technical use.