Patent ID: 11939610
Assignee: NEOGENESTAR LLC
Field: Biotechnology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C | IPC C

Claim 17:
18. A kit, comprising: a protease composition comprising a protease, a polymer matrix formed of a polymer, and optionally an instruction material, wherein the polymer matrix is in the form of:
(a) a film where the protease is distributed therewithin; or
(b) a pouch where the protease is encapsulated therein,
wherein the polymer matrix is dissolvable in an aqueous phase and capable of releasing the protease from the kit upon contacting the aqueous phase, and wherein the composition comprises:
(i) between about 1 wt % and about 80 wt % of proteinase K;
(ii) between about 5 wt % and about 34 wt % of PVOH;
(iii) between about 0.2 wt % and about 80 wt % of SDS; and
(iv) between about 0 wt % and about 10 wt % of glycerin.