Thermo-stable micro-organism

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PATENT NO 4442214
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06176528

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The invention relates to an extremely thermophilic bacterium, THERMUS T-351, and a thermophilic protease, CALDOLYSIN, derived therefrom. The bacterium cells are Gram negative, non-sporulating rods. Its natural environment is a hot pool at 79.degree..+-.4.degree. C. The protease is stable at temperatures up to 75.degree. C. at a pH range of 4 to 12. It is most active at temperatures of 65.degree. C. to 85.degree. C. but retains at least some activity at lower temperatures.

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SHELL CHEMICALS NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDWELLINGTON

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Daniel, Roy M Hamilton, NZ 3 19
Morgan, Hugh W Hamilton, NZ 3 19

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