Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having phytase activity, the corresponding cloned DNA sequences, a process for preparing such polypeptides, and the use thereof for a number of industrial applications. In particular, the invention relates to phytases derived from the phyllum Basidiomycota, phytases of certain consensus sequences and fungal 6-phytases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified enzyme with lipolytic activity, a lipolytic enzyme capable of removing a substantial amount of fatty matter during a one cycle wash, a DNA sequence encoding said enzymes, a vector comprising said DNA sequence, a host cell harbouring said DNA sequence or said vector, and a process for producing said enzymes with lipolytic activity.

Abstract: A preserved and/or conserved water based paint composition comprising an oxidoreductase, an oxidizing agent, a binder and at least 10% w/w water.

Abstract: The properties of dough or bread can be improved by the addition of a carbohydrate oxidase which can oxidize the reducing end of an oligosaccharide more efficiently than the corresponding monosaccharide, e.g., preferentially oxidizing maltodextrins or cellodextrins over glucose. A novel carbohydrate oxidase having the capability to oxidize maltodextrins and cellodextrins more efficiently than glucose may be obtained from a strain of Microdochium, particularly M. nivale. The amino acid sequence of the novel carbohydrate oxidase has very low homology (<20% identity) with known amino acid sequences.

Abstract: The properties of dough or bread can be improved by the addition of a carbohydrate oxidase which can oxidize the reducing end of an oligosaccharide more efficiently than the corresponding monosaccharide, e.g., preferentially oxidizing maltodextrins or cellodextrins over glucose. A novel carbohydrate oxidase having the capability to oxidize maltodextrins and cellodextrins more efficiently than glucose may be obtained from a strain of Microdochium, particularly M. nivale. The amino acid sequence of the novel carbohydrate oxidase has very low homology (<20% identity) with known amino acid sequences.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing ethanol by fermentation, said method comprising a secondary liquefaction step in the presence of a thermostable acid alpha-amylase or, a thermostable maltogenic acid alpha-amylase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phytase variants derived from a parent phytase which is homologous to a Peniophora lycii phytase and comprises at least one substitution in at least one of a number of positions corresponding to a position in the Peniophora lycii phytase. The variants are of improved properties, in particular of a higher specific activity and/or more thermostable than the parent phytase, e.g. of a Tm of up to 82° C. at pH 5.5, as determined by DSC, and/or of a doubled specific activity. The invention also relates to DNA encoding the phytase variants, methods of their production, as well as the use thereof, e.g. in animal feed and animal feed additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified enzyme with lipolytic activity, a lipolytic enzyme capable of removing a substantial amount of fatty matter during a one cycle wash, a DNA sequence encoding said enzymes, a vector comprising said DNA sequence, a host cell harbouring said DNA sequence or said vector, and a process for producing said enzymes with lipolytic activity.

Abstract: The properties of dough or bread can be improved by the addition of a carbohydrate oxidase which can oxidize the reducing end of an oligosaccharide more efficiently than the corresponding monosaccharide, e.g., preferentially oxidizing maltodextrins or cellodextrins over glucose.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated CGTases und isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding the CGTases. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the CGTases, in particular to cleaning and detergent composition comprising such CGTases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified enzymes comprising an enzyme and at least one polyanionic domain, e.g. polyglutamic acid, polyaspartic acid or a polycarboxylic acid, wherein the enzyme comprises or is covalently attached to each said polyanionic domain. The present invention also relates to oral care compositions comprising such modified enzymes and use of the oral care compositions for preventing or treating dental disease, in particular for preventing or removing plaque. The modified enzymes are able to bind to hydroxylapatite in teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having phytase activity, the corresponding cloned DNA sequences, a process for preparing such polypeptides, and the use thereof for a number of industrial applications. In particular, the invention relates to phytases derived from the phyllum Basidiomycota, phytases of certain consensus sequences and fungal 6-phytases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having phytase activity, the corresponding cloned DNA sequences, a process for preparing such polypeptides, and the use thereof for a number of industrial applications. In particular, the invention relates to phytases derived from the phyllum Basidiomycota, phytases of certain consensus sequences and fungal 6-phytases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified enzyme with lipolytic activity, a lipolytic enzime capable of removing a substantial amount of fatty matter a one cycle wash, a DNA sequence encoding said enzymes, a vector comprising said DNA sequence, a host cell harbouring said DNA sequence or said vector, and a process for producing said enzymes with lipolytic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variants (mutants) of parent Termamyl-like alpha-amylases, which variant has alpha-amylase activity and exhibits altered stability, in particular at high temperatures and/or at low pH relative, and/or low Ca2+ to the parent alpha-amylase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising i) an effective amount of one or more enzyme(s) encapsulated or coated by a lipid substance, wherein said lipid substance a) provides, at a temperature of less than 25° C., a barrier, which inhibits release of said enzyme(s) to the surrounding dough, and b) undergoes a phase transition in the temperature range from 25° C. to 60° C. to release said enzyme(s), and ii) flour and any additional, conventional dough ingredients, to methods for preparing said dough composition, to the use of one or more lipid-encapsulated or lipid-coated enzyme(s) in a dough composition, to a method for improving one or more properties of a dough, to a method for preparing a baked product, and to a dough and/or a baked product produced thereby.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypeptide hybrid containing an amino acid sequence with binding affinity for mutan, the amino acid sequence being bound to an active component useful for oral care purposes; an oral care composition comprising a mutan binding domain; an oral care product comprising such an oral care composition of the invention; and finally the use of a mutan binding polypeptide hybrid or a single unit MBD for oral care purposes, including preventing dental plaque formation and/or removal of existing dental plaque.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a dough or a baked product from the dough which process involves incorporating into the dough an anti-staling amylase and a phospholipase. The bread made by the combined use of an anti-staling amylase and a phospholipase has improved softness, both when eaten on the same day and when stored for several days after baking. There is no significant change in the taste or smell of the baked product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypeptide hybrid containing an amino acid sequence with binding affinity for mutan, the amino acid sequence being bound to an active component useful for oral care purposes; an oral care composition comprising a mutan binding domain; an oral care product comprising such an oral care composition of the invention; and finally the use of a mutan binding polypeptide hybrid or a single unit MBD for oral care purposes, including preventing dental plaque formation and/or removal of existing dental plaque.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a dough or a baked product from the dough which process involves incorporating into the dough an anti-staling amylase and a phospholipase. The bread made by the combined use of an anti-staling amylase and a phospholipase has improved softness, both when eaten on the same day and when stored for several days after baking. There is no significant change in the taste or smell of the baked product.