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WO/1999/009132A1
The present invention relates to detergent and/or fabric care compositions comprising a mannanase and a cationic surfactant for superior softening and cleaning performance.  
WO/1999/009130A1
The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising a mannanase and percarbonate for superior cleaning performance, including stain removal and/or whiteness maintenance.  
WO/1999/009127A1
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.  
WO/1999/006574A1
Two cellobiohydrolase polypeptides (CBHA and CBHB) derived from Aspergillus are described and can be used to degrade cellulose. Variants of these peptides are described as well as DNA encoding the peptides, vectors and host cells. The pe...  
WO/1999/006573A1
The aim of the invention is to extend the field of application of $g(b)-glucanases, which are usually used in a slightly acidic to neutral environment, so that they are also stable enough in alkaline conditions to be used in technical pr...  
WO/1999/004894A1
The invention concerns a continuous reaction method by solid/gas catalysis in unconventional medium, using different substrates to obtain predetermined products, substrates and products forming compounds, which consists in controlling: t...  
WO/1999/002568A1
According to the invention, samples of highly crystalline ($m(g)80 %) technical cellulose with a degree of polymerisation of approximately 1500 were enzymatically pre-treated with commercial endoglucansases under various conditions befor...  
WO/1999/002702A1
Novel $g(a)-amylase enzymes are disclosed in which one or more disulfide bonds are introduced into the enzyme via addition or substitution of a residue with a cysteine. The disclosed $g(a)-amylase enzymes show altered or improved stabili...  
WO/1999/001237A2
The present invention is devised to facilitate the treatment, by biotic or abiotic means, of a permeable mass of mixed or selected materials, gathered within a refillable containment. The purpose of such treatments is to obtain either a ...  
WO/1999/001604A1
This invention relates to a method of reducing the pilling propensity or colour clarity of polyester fabrics and/or garments, which method comprises treating the fabric with a polyester hydrolytic enzyme and a detergent.  
WO/1998/056976A1
A new method of treating undyed fabrics, garments, or yarn comprising treating the undyed fabric, garment, or yarn in an aqueous medium with a haloperoxidase, a halide source and a hydrogen peroxide source.  
WO/1998/055822A2
Technology for $i(in situ) remediation of undetonated explosive device. An explosive apparatus (16) includes an explosive material (30) in close proximity with a quantity of microorganisms capable of metabolizing explosive material (30)....  
WO/1998/053044A1
A system for capturing HAPs/VOCs from an existing or planned air stream and destroying the contaminants in the air stream by microbial degradation is disclosed. In general, the system (10) is composed of a housing (14) that contains a ro...  
WO/1998/053105A1
An efficient method for decontaminating soil containing organic explosives ('TNT' and others) in the form of solid portions or chunks which are not ordinarily subject to effective bacterial degradation. The contaminated soil is treated b...  
WO/1998/051624A1
The invention concerns an aerobic biodegrading method for lipid compositions which consists in putting in a reactor (1) an amount of bacterial biomass, and sequentially supplying the reactor with the medium to be treated. If the amount o...  
WO/1998/050587A1
Compositions and methods for the degradation of compounds contained in a liquid or solid waste stream are described. Genes encoding toluene-degrading enzymes are described. The enzymes have homology to the $i(E. coli) pyruvate formate ly...  
WO/1998/050177A1
A method of in situ biodenitrification of a contaminated site comprising providing to a contaminated site a phosphorous source, namely a polyphosphate or a trimetaphosphate. The phosphorous source is provided to a saturated zone or an un...  
WO/1998/049280A1
Bioavailability of lead and other heavy metals in the environment may be reduced by addition of microorganisms which sequester lead from the environment in the presence of phosphate. The microorganisms are highly mobile and are, therefor...  
WO/1998/049203A1
Disclosed is a method of treating natural rubber latex with protease and peptidase enzymes whereby protein allergens contained within the latex are degraded so as to be rendered non-allergenic to humans. The protein allergen-free natural...  
WO/1998/046820A1
A process for enzymatic discharge printing of the surface of dyed fabric, especially cellulosic fabric such as denim, including an oxidoreductase and enhancing agent system.  
WO/1998/046732A1
The present invention relates to cross-linked protein crystals characterized by the ability to change from insoluble and stable form to soluble and active form upon a change in the environment of said crystals, said change being selected...  
WO/1998/045446A1
The invention relates to a novel microorganism, designated $i(Sphingomonas sp.) strain AD109, which is capable of selectively desulfurizing dibenzothiophene. The invention also includes isolated proteins and nucleic acid sequences obtain...  
WO/1998/045447A1
The present invention provides novel recombinant pseudomonas which contain a heterologous nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding one or more desulfurization enzymes which are components of a biodesulfurization ca...  
WO/1998/043683A1
A preparation for simultaneously conducting disinfection, neutralization and cleaning of soft contact lenses, and a method for using easily, efficiently, and safely the preparation. The preparation comprises a combination of a first prep...  
WO/1998/042370A1
Compositions for generating hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite $i(in situ) and the use of same as bleaching agents and/or disinfectants are described. The inventive composition comprises an enzyme exhibiting chloroperoxidase activity, a ...  
WO/1998/041612A1
A method of degrading cercosporin comprises contacting a cercosporin-degrading bacteria to a composition containing cercosporin for a time sufficient to degrade the cercosporin. The cercosporin-degrading bacteria is preferably selected f...  
WO/1998/037921A2
The invention relates to a water-soluble, solid contact lens care product (1) with at least one first compartment (2) and one second compartment(3). The first compartment (2) contains at least one agent, especially a protease, for removi...  
WO/1998/038288A1
It has been found by a screening assay that XET activity is produced by an overwhelming array of phylogenetically dispersed microorganisms. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase preparation which...  
WO/1998/036019A1
The present invention relates to a method for modifying objects and/or half-stuffs made of polymer resin molding materials, wherein the objects and/or half-stuffs consisting of mixtures of easily biologically degradable thermoplastic pol...  
WO/1998/034740A1
A process for purifying a substance polluted with organohalogen compounds, comprising the step of adding a reducing agent and a nutrition source for heterotrophic anaerobic microorganisms to the polluted substance, and a process as descr...  
WO/1998/031790A1
The invention concerns a protein with phospholipase activity which is characterized in that it comprises the mature sequence of $i(Aspergillus) lysophospholipase or a sequence derived therefrom and can be cleaved at at least one point. I...  
WO/1998/028410A1
An enzyme preparation comprising an endo-1,4-$g(b)-glucanase having optimum activity at a temperature above 85 �C which is endogenous to a strain belonging to the phylum Gram Positive Bacteria, e.g. the strain $i(Dictyoglomus sp.), DSM...  
WO/1998/028411A2
The present invention relates to a modified cellulase protein which is advantageously used in the treatment of textiles. Particularly, a method for treating a cellulose containing fabric is provided comprising the steps of forming an aqu...  
WO/1998/027115A1
A method for the separation of a target molecule from a mixture is described. The method employs oil bodies and their associated proteins as affinity matrices for the selective, non-covalent binding of desired target molecules. The oil b...  
WO/1998/025857A1
A process for improved remediation of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon and/or polychlorinated hydrocarbon contaminated solid materials by integrated chemical/biological treatment comprising contacting the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon...  
WO/1998/024965A1
The invention relates to a process for treatment of cellulosic material, as for example, knitted or woven cotton fabric, comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous enzyme solution comprising pectinase, treating the cellulosic material ...  
WO/1998/023732A2
Modified enzymes are provided in which at least one amino acid, such as asparagine, leucine, methionine or serine, of an enzyme is replaced with a cysteine and the thiol hydrogen is replaced with a substituent group providing a thiol sid...  
WO/1998/023359A1
The invention provides a process for the removal of sulphides, including hydrogen sulphide, carbonyl sulphide and carbon disulphide, from a gas stream by scrubbing the gas with an aqueous washing liquid and treating the washing liquid wi...  
WO/1998/021302A1
There are disclosed compositions and methods for cleaning contact lenses using water soluble enzyme-polymer conjugates. A preferred method includes providing the subject enzyme-polymer conjugates in a tablet form, dissolving the tablet i...  
WO/1998/016558A1
An IgM-containing immunoglobulin solution is treated with a protease in a method for producing an immunoglobulin solution that is adequate for intravenous administration and having an Igm proportion higher than 5 weight % with respect to...  
WO/1998/015659A1
A filter (14) and method are provided for removing contaminants from gas. The filter (14) includes a frame member (16), gas-permeable supports positioned in openings (18) defined by the frame member (16), and a biofiltration material in ...  
WO/1998/015507A1
A plant for the biological treatment of solid organic waste, where the organic mass is fed into a treatment tank with a horizontal bottom, while screw propellers, suspended from a sliding bridge parallel to tank base, operate immersed in...  
WO/1998/014221A1
A system for disinfecting a contact lens includes a first container section holding a first liquid medium containing hydrogen peroxide. A second container section is provided and holds a second liquid medium containing a hydrogen peroxid...  
WO/1998/013465A1
A method for treating cellulosic materials is disclosed which comprises contacting the cellulosic material with a cellulase obtainable from $i(Thermomonospora fusca) corresponding to E5 or a derivative thereof. Particularly preferred met...  
WO/1998/012307A1
A method for improving the properties of a cellulolytic enzyme by amino acid substitution, deletion or insertion, the method comprising the steps of: a) constructing a multiple alignment of at least two amino acid sequences known to have...  
WO/1998/011260A1
An apparatus (20) and method is provided for removing contaminants from a gas (28), wherein the gas flows through a gas treatment chamber (22) having a biological treatment zone (26) and a chemical treatment zone (24). The amount of a ch...  
WO/1998/007831A1
A novel microorganism which has the following characteristics: morphology (coccoid, rod shaped), gram staining (+), spore forming (-), motility (-), relationship to oxygen (aerobic), oxidase test (-), catalase test (+), resistance to aci...  
WO/1998/006857A1
A novel arabinase; a DNA encoding the arabinase; an expression vector containing the DNA; a host cell containing the vector; a process for producing the arabinase; a composition containing the arabinase, a protopectinase, and optionally ...  
WO/1998/005818A1
This invention concerns a process for modifying, decomposing or bleaching lignin, lignin-containing materials or similar substances containing a) optionally at least one oxidation catalyst and b) at least one suitable oxidizing agent and...  
WO/1998/003640A1
A highly active cellulase which is to be preferably employed in eliminating fluffs from cellulose-containing fibers, denier reduction and bleaching denim-dyed cellulose fibers; and a gene thereof. This novel cellulase NCE4 isolated from ...  

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