Variant Alpha Amylases With Enhanced Activity On Starch Polymers - EP2825643

The patent EP2825643 was granted to Danisco on Jul 9, 2025. The application was originally filed on May 24, 2013 under application number EP13728877A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2825643

DANISCO
Application Number
EP13728877A
Filing Date
May 24, 2013
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jun 6, 2025
Grant Date
Jul 9, 2025
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