Patent ID: 11926851
Assignee: CARBIOS
Field: Biotechnology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C  Y | IPC C

Claim 20:
21. An esterase which has the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2, and at least one amino acid substitution as compared to SEQ ID NO: 2 at a position corresponding to residues selected from Q182, T11, R12, A14, W69, R73, A205, N214, A215, A216, 1217, F238, V242, D244, P245, A246, L247, D94, R138, D158, F187, P10, L15, D18, N87, S88, S95, Q99, K159, A174, A125 Of and 5218, wherein the positions are numbered by reference to the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2 and exhibits increased polyester degrading activity and/or an increased thermostability as compared to the esterase of SEQ ID NO: 1.