Abstract: Aspects of the present compositions and methods relate to novel metalloproteases polynucleotides encoding the novel metalloprotease, compositions and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: A method of detecting a phytase activity or a protease activity is described. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a composition comprising a phytate/protein complex in a liquid or a gel; wherein the phytate/protein complex provides a detectable property to the composition; (b) providing a sample that comprises or is suspected of comprising phytase activity and/or protease activity, wherein the phytase and/or protease activity is capable of causing a change in the detectable property of the composition; (c) contacting the composition with the sample; and (d) determining if there is a detectable change in detectable property of the composition.

Abstract: Aspects of the present compositions and methods relate to novel metalloproteases polynucleotides encoding the novel metalloprotease, compositions and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a fermented milk product. The method comprises the steps of treating a milk substrate with a low pH sensitive peptidase and a microorganism, and allowing the treated milk substrate to ferment to produce the fermented milk product.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating MOS transistors. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having at least a first region and a second region; and forming first transistors on the semiconductor substrate. Wherein source/drain regions of the first transistors are configured as SiGe growth regions; and a first density of SiGe growth regions in the first region is smaller than a second density of SiGe growth regions in the second region. The method also includes forming dummy SiGe growth regions in the first region to increase the first density such that the total density of SiGe growth regions in the first region is in a range similar to the second density; and forming trenches in the first region and the second region and the dummy SiGe growth region. Further, the method includes forming embedded source/drain regions of the first transistors and dummy SiGe regions.

Abstract: Aspects of the present compositions and methods relate to novel metalloproteases polynucleotides encoding the novel metalloprotease, compositions and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: Aspects of the present compositions and methods relate to novel metalloproteases polynucleotides encoding the novel metalloprotease, compositions and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: Aspects of the present compositions and methods relate to novel metalloproteases polynucleotides encoding the novel metalloprotease, compositions and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include forming a gate structure that includes a dummy gate member on a substrate. The method may further include forming two first-type spacers such that the dummy gate member is positioned between the first-type spacers. The method may further include forming two second-type spacers such that the first-type spacers are positioned between the second-type spacers. The method may further include forming two third-type spacers such that the second-type spacers are positioned between the third-type spacers. The method may further include performing etch to remove the third-type spacers and to at least partially remove the second-type spacers. The method may further include removing at least a portion of the dummy gate member to form a space between remaining portions of the first-type spacers. The method may further include providing a metal material in the space for forming a metal gate member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amidase enzymes and a feed or food additive comprising the amidase enzyme capable of degrading ochratoxin.

Abstract: The present invention relate to a method for producing keratin hydrolysate comprising the step of: i) admixing keratin material with a protease and a non-sulphur containing surfactant, as well as keratin hydrolysate so produced and uses thereof.

Abstract: A method of feeding is described. The method comprises feeding a mono-gastric animal with a feed, wherein said feed comprises a phytase, wherein said phytase results in an improvement in one or more of said animal's biophysical characteristics, especially when compared to the equivalent use of Peniophora lycii phytase and/or an E. coli phytase. In particular, the method results in an improvement in said animal's biophysical characteristics as a food source.

Abstract: The present invention relate to a method for degrading keratin comprising the step of admixing at least 5 g of keratin material with a protease and a reducing agent under controlled oxygen levels; as well as keratin hydrolyzate so produced and uses thereof.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include forming a gate structure that includes a dummy gate member on a substrate. The method may further include forming two first-type spacers such that the dummy gate member is positioned between the first-type spacers. The method may further include forming two second-type spacers such that the first-type spacers are positioned between the second-type spacers. The method may further include forming two third-type spacers such that the second-type spacers are positioned between the third-type spacers. The method may further include performing etch to remove the third-type spacers and to at least partially remove the second-type spacers. The method may further include removing at least a portion of the dummy gate member to form a space between remaining portions of the first-type spacers. The method may further include providing a metal material in the space for forming a metal gate member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing keratin hydrolysate comprising the steps of: i) reacting keratin material with a protease; and ii) reacting keratin material with a chemical oxidant; wherein step ii occurs: a) after step i); b) during step i) when the selected protease hydrolyses under the pH conditions used for the chemical reaction and/or c) prior to step i) when the selected protease hydrolyses under the reaction conditions used for the chemical reaction; keratin hydrolysate so produced and uses thereof.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating MOS transistors. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having at least a first region and a second region; and forming first transistors on the semiconductor substrate. Wherein source/drain regions of the first transistors are configured as SiGe growth regions; and a first density of SiGe growth regions in the first region is smaller than a second density of SiGe growth regions in the second region. The method also includes forming dummy SiGe growth regions in the first region to increase the first density such that the total density of SiGe growth regions in the first region is in a range similar to the second density; and forming trenches in the first region and the second region and the dummy SiGe growth region. Further, the method includes forming embedded source/drain regions of the first transistors and dummy SiGe regions.

Abstract: A method of oxidizing a saccharide, by contacting the saccharide with an alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) enzyme selected from a quinone redox cofactor-dependent ADH, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) redox cofactor-dependent ADH, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+) redox cofactor-dependent ADH, and any combination thereof is described. An oxidized saccharide obtainable by the method and products, in particular food products and paper products, containing the oxidized saccharide, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amidase enzymes and a feed or food additive comprising the amidase enzyme capable of degrading ochratoxin.

Abstract: A method of detecting a phytase activity or a protease activity is described. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a composition comprising a phytate/protein complex in a liquid or a gel; wherein the phytate/protein complex provides a detectable property to the composition; (b) providing a sample that comprises or is suspected of comprising phytase activity and/or protease activity, wherein the phytase and/or protease activity is capable of causing a change in the detectable property of the composition; (c) contacting the composition with the sample; and (d) determining if there is a detectable change in detectable property of the composition.

Abstract: A method of oxidising a saccharide, by contacting the saccharide with an alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) enzyme selected from a quinone redox cofactor-dependent ADH, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) redox cofactor-dependent ADH, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+) redox cofactor-dependent ADH, and any combination thereof is described. An oxidised saccharide obtainable by the method and products, in particular food products and paper products, containing the oxidised saccharide, are also described.