Abstract: A method for producing anteiso fatty acid is provided. The method comprises culturing a cell comprising at least one exogenous or overexpressed polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide that catalyzes at least one of the following reactions: conversion of pyruvate to citramalate; conversion of citramalate to citraconate; conversion of citraconate to ?-methyl-D-malate; conversion of ?-methyl-D-malate to 2-oxobutanoate; or conversion of threonine to 2-oxobutanoate, under conditions allowing expression of the polynucleotide(s) and production of anteiso fatty acid. Optionally the cell further comprises at least one exogenous or overexpressed polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide that catalyzes conversion of 2-oxobutanoate to 2-aceto-2-hydroxy-butyrate, conversion of 2-aceto-2-hydroxy-butyrate to 2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylvalerate, and/or conversion of 2,3-dihydroxy-3-methylvalerate to ?-keto-3-methylvalerate.

Abstract: The present application relates to nil phosphate and nil borate cleaning compositions comprising a protease cleaning system and a wetting agent, and processes for making and using such compositions. Such compositions offer improved enzyme stability in product and a consumer desirable cleaning profile.

Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.

Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for treating dandruff comprising compounds that are non-polymeric and/or have a weight average molecular weight of less than about 1000. These compounds, when used at a concentration of about 0.001% or less, inhibit the activity of any Malassezia globosa lipase by at least 50%. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for inhibiting lipase activity.

Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polypeptide having an amino acid sequence substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or substantially similar to the amino acid sequence encoded by the DNA insert contained in ATCC Deposit No. PTA-4086. Also disclosed is an isolated polynucleotide substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:1, or substantially similar to a nucleotide sequence contained in a plasmid having all of the identifying characteristics of ATCC Deposit No PTA-4086, encoding the polypeptide. Further disclosed is an expression system comprising the above polynucleotide.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for treating dandruff comprising compounds that are non-polymeric and/or have a weight average molecular weight of less than about 1000. These compounds, when used at a concentration of about 0.001% or less, inhibit the activity of any Malassezia globosa lipase by at least 50%. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for inhibiting lipase activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polypeptide having an amino acid sequence substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or substantially similar to the amino acid sequence encoded by the DNA insert contained in ATCC Deposit No. PTA-4086. Also disclosed is an isolated polynucleotide substantially as shown in SEQ ID NO:1, or substantially similar to a nucleotide sequence contained in a plasmid having all of the identifying characteristics of ATCC Deposit No PTA-4086, encoding the polypeptide. Further disclosed is an expression system comprising the above polynucleotide.

Abstract: Leave-on personal care compositions comprising a stabilized enzyme, at least 30% water, less than 5% of an earth alkali metal salt, and an enzyme inhibitor having an inhibition constant (Kl) from 10 nanomolar (nM) to 25,000 nM. Also, a method of providing a skin care benefits, e.g. skin feel and/or skin appearance, preferably skin moisturization, skin softness, and/or skin smoothness, comprising topically applying a safe and effective amount of the inventive compositions described herein to skin in need of such a skin care benefit. Further, a method of providing a consumer with a leave-on enzyme-containing personal care product, wherein the enzyme is inhibited and inactive on shelf, but is active on skin without the need for a separate re-activation step, preferably wherein the leave-on enzyme-containing personal care product comprises a one of the inventive compositions described herein.

Abstract: Protein protease inhibitors and their variants have increased stability in detergent composition. The genes encoding such variants are provided. The variants are used in cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions, comprising a saccharide gum degrading enzyme, providing excellent cleaning performance, especially food stain/soil removal, dingy cleaning and whiteness benefits.

Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid detergent compositions are described which comprise a proteolytic enzyme wherein the proteolytic activity is reversibly inhibited by a peptide protease inhibitor.