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| 20090030185 | SYNTHETIC GENES FOR PLANT GUMS AND OTHER HYDROXYPROLINE-RICH GLYCOPROTEINS - A new approach in the field of plant gums is described which presents a new solution to the production of hydroxyproline(Hyp)-rich glycoproteins (HRGPs), repetitive proline-rich proteins (RPRPs) and arabino-galactan proteins (AGPs). The expression of synthetic genes designed from repetitive peptide sequences of such glycoproteins, including the peptide sequences of gum arabic glycoprotein (GAGP), is taught in host cells, including plant host cells. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090275733 | Production of mustard seed protein isolate - Mustard seed protein isolates are produced at a high purity level of at least about 100 wt % (N×6.25) by a process wherein mustard seed protein is extracted from mustard seed meal, the resulting aqueous mustard seed protein solution is concentrated to a mustard seed protein content of at least about 200 g/L, and the concentrated mustard seed protein solution is added to chilled water having a temperature below about 15° C. to form mustard seed protein micelles, which are settled to provide a mustard seed protein micellar mass (PMM). The mustard seed protein micellar mass is separated from supernatant and may be dried. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100048873 | METHOD OF OBTAINING PLANT PROTEIN FRACTIONS WITH A MEDIUM MOLECULAR WEIGHT, PLANT PROTEIN FRACTION, AND ITS USE - A method of preparing a coagulated plant protein fraction with a medium molecular weight of between 14 to 97, by providing fruit juice in aqueous solution; precipitating a high-molecular-weight plant protein fraction whose bulk has a molecular weight of from above 100 to 600, by adjusting an acidic pH and/or a temperature above room temperature, and mechanically separating the fraction precipitated thus; precipitating a medium-molecular-weight coagulated plant protein fraction under warm conditions by treating, at pH 2 to 7, and between 60 to 90° C., the solution obtained after separation of the high-molecular-weight plant protein fraction and mechanically separating the medium-molecular-weight coagulated plant protein fraction with a molecular weight of between approximately 14 to 97, with the bulk of the molecular weight distribution being between 20 to 60. The plant protein fraction is usable as foodstuff, food additive, additive in pharmaceuticals, animal feed, in cosmetics, as industrial protein, as adhesive. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100048874 | Colour reduction in canola protein isolate - In the recovery of canola protein isolates from canola oil seeds steps are taken to inhibit the formation of colouring components and to reduce the presence of materials tending to form colouring components, to obtain a lighter and less yellow canola protein isolate. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100063254 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING LEGUME PROTEIN FRACTIONS OF MODERATE MOLECULAR WEIGHT, LEGUME PROTEIN FRACTIONS AND USE THEREOF - A process for producing coagulated leguminous protein fractions of MW>14, comprising: initial charging of fruit juice; coagulation of the leguminous protein; removal of a leguminous protein fraction whose majority has an MW of from >14 kD to approx. 600 kD; optionally, washing the coagulated leguminous protein fraction thus obtained; and optionally, drying the leguminous protein fraction, and to the use of the leguminous protein fraction as a food, food additive, medicament additive, animal feed, in cosmetics, as industrial protein, and/or as an adhesive. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100076176 | Sweetener Preparations and Methods of Use - The present disclosure relates to codon-optimized brazzein coding sequences and the expression of brazzein and variants thereof using yeast expression systems. The disclosure also relates to methods of expression of proteins to enhance the sweetness taste profile of foods and/or beverages. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100087628 | ISOLATION AND SEPARATION OF MINIMALLY DENATURED POTATO PROTEINS AND PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to the large-scale fractionation and isolation of peptides, polypeptides and protein(s) from a potato derived protein solution such as potato extract, potato fruit juice and fruit water using an adsorbent coupled with a ligand for the capture of the protein(s), from the protein solution. In particular the invention relates to a process for the isolation and separation of patatin and potato protease inhibitors using a low temperature non-denaturing process. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100105871 | GLYCOALKALOID REMOVAL - The invention relates to a process for the removal of glycoalkaloids, in particular from process streams such as those encountered during isolation of proteins from potatoes. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100130726 | METHODS FOR REDUCING THE MITOGENICITY OF LECTIN COMPOSITIONS - Methods for reducing the T-cell mitogenicity of lectin compositions are provided. In one aspect this is achieved by chemically modifying mitogenic lectin compositions under optimized conditions. Additionally or alternatively, the reduction in T-cell mitogenicity is achieved by removing unmodified subunits chemically modified mixtures. Modified lectin compositions with reduced T-cell mitogenicity are also provided as are uses of the inventive compositions. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100311950 | SOY PROTEIN GEL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - It is intended to provide a soy protein gel which has such gel properties that have never been obtained hitherto and is excellent in taste and color tone, and a soy protein food taking advantage of the gel properties. It has been found out that gel properties can be modified at an extremely elevated level and thus the desired soy protein gel can be obtained by preparing a gel by using a soy protein material in which the lipophilic protein content is reduced and conducting the gelation with the utilization of not only heat but also the action of a protein crosslinking enzyme. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110196131 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS FROM FRESHWATER ALGAE - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110196132 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS FROM FRESHWATER OR SALTWATER ALGAE - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110207915 | PROTEIN-BASED MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL AND BARRIER PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a method of producing an extrudate comprising the steps of providing a plant protein and treating said protein with a solution comprising a nitrogen-containing compound. The solution with the nitrogen-containing compound may moreover comprise an anti-oxidative acid. A product, such as a film, obtained by the method is also described. By using the solvent-free method of the invention, polymers with excellent barrier and tensile properties may be produced. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110218326 | PLANT-PROTEIN PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A plant-protein product and the method for preparing the same are provided. The plant-protein product is obtained from a plant-protein raw material which is treated by a single-cell separation technique, and the method for preparing the plant-protein product comprises steps of providing the plant-protein raw material; and treating the plant-protein raw material by the single-cell separation technique to prepare the plant-protein product. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110237778 | PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION OF MACROMOLECULES FROM A BIOMASS USING THIN STILLAGE - A process for the extraction of macromolecules from a biomass material comprising:
| 09-29-2011 |
| 20110257369 | METHODS FOR REMOVING NICOTINE AND OTHER ALKALOIDS FROM SOLUBLE LEAF PROTEINS IN SOLANACEOUS AND OTHER PLANT SPECIES - Described herein is a process for removing nicotine and other alkaloids from plant leaf proteins. The plant leaf proteins may be derived from tobacco } | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110288275 | Modified Proteins, Designer Toxins, and Methods of Making Thereof - The present invention concerns methods of reducing the antigenicity of a proteinaceous compound while maintaining the compounds biological activity, as well as proteinaceous compositions with biological activity but reduced antigenicity. These methods and compositions have significant benefits to a subject in need of such compounds and compositions. Also included are modified toxin compounds that are truncated and/or possess reduce antigenicity. Such designer toxins have therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventative benefits, particularly as immunotoxins. Methods of treating cancer using these immunotoxins are provided. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120022235 | PROMOTER MOLECULES FOR USE IN PLANTS - The present invention relates to polynucleotide molecules for regulating gene expression in plants. In particular, the present invention relates to promoters isolated from | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120029170 | METHODS OF PROTEIN EXTRACTION FROM SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT ALGAL CELLS - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120035348 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS FROM FRESHWATER ALGAE - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035349 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS FROM SALTWATER ALGAE - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120046448 | CHLAMYDOMONAS INTRAFLAGELLAR TRANSPORT 88 (IFT-88) - The invention relates to various intraflagellar transport (IFT) polypeptides and the nucleic acids that encode them. The new IFT particle polypeptides and nucleic acids can be used in a variety of diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120065377 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF GLUTELIN PROTEINS FROM FRESHWATER OR SALTWATER ALGAE - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120065378 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF PROLAMIN PROTEINS FROM FRESHWATER OR SALTWATER ALGAE - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120101258 | Methods of Obtaining Freshwater or Saltwater Algae Products Enriched in Glutelin Proteins - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120108793 | Methods of Obtaining Freshwater or Saltwater Algae Products Enriched in Prolamin Proteins - Methods for selective extraction and fractionation of algal proteins from an algal biomass or algal culture are disclosed. A method of selective removal of products from an algal biomass provides for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins. These proteins can be used as renewable sources of proteins for animal feedstocks and human food. Further, lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120136138 | ICE-CRYSTAL GROWTH INHIBITING SUBSTANCE - An objective to be achieved by the present invention is to provide an ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance which has an excellent ice-crystal growth inhibiting activity suitable for practical use and which can be produced easily, efficiently and economically in safe steps usable in food production. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a method for producing the ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance, a polypeptide which is an active part of the ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance, as well as an ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance composition, a food, a biological sample protectant and a cosmetic each containing the ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance or the polypeptide. The ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance according to the present invention is characterized in that the ice-crystal growth inhibiting substance is derived from a plant, and has a molecular weight of 400 kDa or more as measured by gel filtration chromatography. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120220756 | Novel Brazzein Variant Having Higher Sweetness and Method for Preparing Multi-Variant - Novel brazzein variants having higher sweetness and the use thereof are provided. The brazzein variants or multi-variants have higher sweetness than a wild-type brazzein protein. Also, a method of preparing the brazzein variants and a food composition for enhancing a sugar content including the same are provided. The brazzein variants or multi-variants have higher sweetness at least twice that of a conventional brazzein protein, and show equivalent properties such as thermal and pH stabilities and high water solubility compared to the conventional brazzein protein. Therefore, a smaller amount of brazzein variants can be used together with a greater amount of other sweeteners such as sucrose, and can be replaced with the other sweeteners. So, the brazzein variants can be widely used as an additive in manufacture of food products. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120271038 | EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS BY A TWO SOLVENT METHOD - A method for separating proteins from plant material, in particular, intact algal cells, using an amphipathic solvent set and a hydrophobic solvent set. Some embodiments include dewatering intact algal cells and then extracting proteins from the algal cells. The methods provide for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins from a wet algal biomass. These proteins are high value products which can be used as renewable sources of food and food additives. Neutral lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120277410 | DEHYDRIN-BASED ENTROPIC BRISTLE DOMAIN SEQUENCES AND THEIR USE IN RECOMBINANT PROTEIN PRODUCTION - Fusion polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding fusion polypeptides, expression vectors, kits, and related compositions and methods for recombinant protein production are provided, wherein the fusion polypeptides comprise a sequence derived from a plant dehydrin protein covalently linked to a heterologous protein sequence in order to enhance the solubility and folding of the heterologous protein sequence and to reduce its aggregation. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120322980 | pH ADJUSTED SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE AND USES - pH-adjusted soy protein products, particularly isolates, that have a natural pH of about 6 and have a non-beany flavour are provided by the processing of soy protein product which is completely soluble in aqueous media at a pH of less than about 4.4 and heat stable in this pH range or a concentrated soy protein solution produced in the preparation of such soy protein product. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120329993 | SOY WHEY PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING SAME - A process for recovering and isolating soy whey proteins and other components from whey processing streams is disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130066050 | CHLAMYDOMONAS INTRAFLAGELLAR TRANSPORT 88 (IFT-88) - The invention relates to various intraflagellar transport (IFT) polypeptides and the nucleic acids that encode them. The new IFT particle polypeptides and nucleic acids can be used in a variety of diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130072661 | EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS BY A TWO SOLVENT METHOD - A method for separating proteins from plant material, in particular, intact algal cells, using an amphipathic solvent set and a hydrophobic solvent set. Some embodiments include dewatering intact algal cells and then extracting proteins from the algal cells. The methods provide for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal proteins from a wet algal biomass. These proteins are high value products which can be used as renewable sources of food and food additives. Neutral lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of proteins can be used to generate renewable fuels. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130123469 | FRACTIONATION OF PROTEINS AND LIPIDS FROM MICROALGAE - Methods of fractionating proteins and lipids in algae are provided. The methods can extract peptides and amino acids from algae, can produce components used in food or fertilizer, and can improve algal biomass feed for biofuel production, as non-limiting examples. One embodiment of a method as disclosed herein comprises providing a feed material of algae saturated with water to a reactor, bringing the water saturating the algae to a subcritical temperature within the reactor and separating a reactor effluent into solids and liquid. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130178604 | TNF SUPERFAMILY COLLECTIN FUSION PROTEINS - The present invention refers to a fusion protein comprising a TNF-superfamily (TNFSF) cytokine or a receptor binding domain thereof fused to a collectin trimerization domain, to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the fusion protein, and to a cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule. The fusion protein is present as a trimeric complex or as an oligomer thereof. The fusion protein, the nucleic acid, and the cell is suitable as pharmaceutical composition or for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or research applications. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130267683 | PLANT PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES - A membrane reactor for the manufacture of plant protein hydrolysates, the membrane reactor comprising a substrate vessel adapted to provide a plant protein substrate to an enzyme source, a continuously stirred reactor comprising the enzyme source, and an ultrafiltration module comprising a membrane with a molecular cut-off wherein the membrane is adapted to allow passage of the plant protein hydrolysate while retaining the enzyme. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130281669 | NATIVE POTATO PROTEIN ISOLATES - The invention relates to a process for native potato protein isolation, to native potato protein isolates, to the use thereof, and to a food product comprising a native potato protein isolate. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130324702 | RECOMBINANT LECTINS, BINDING-SITE MODIFIED LECTINS AND USES THEREOF - In one aspect, the disclosure provides cross-linked materials that include multivalent lectins with at least two binding sites for glucose, wherein the lectins include at least one affinity ligand which is capable of competing with glucose for binding with at least one of said binding sites and is covalently linked to a cysteine residue of the lectins; and conjugates that include two or more separate affinity ligands bound to a conjugate framework, wherein the two or more affinity ligands compete with glucose for binding with the lectins at said binding sites and wherein conjugates are cross-linked within the material as a result of non-covalent interactions between lectins and affinity ligands on different conjugates. These materials are designed to release amounts of conjugate in response to desired concentrations of glucose. Depending on the end application, in various embodiments, the conjugates may also include a drug and/or a detectable label. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140088293 | PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF GENERATING SAME - An isolated polynucleotide is provided. The isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of a Type II reaction center of a photosynthetic organism, the nucleic acid sequence being capable of imparting the type II reaction center with an activity under a temperature range different than that of the type II reaction center endogenous to the photosynthetic organism. Also provided are methods of using the sequences for generating photosynthetic organisms or tailor-made thermotolerance. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140094592 | Recombinant Pokeweed Antiviral Proteins, Compositions and Methods Related Thereto - The present invention provides novel, modified pokeweed antiviral proteins, nucleic acids that encode the proteins, conjugates that incorporate the proteins, and methods to make and use the proteins. The present invention also provides methods to administer the conjugates to animals, for the purpose of directing toxin to particular cells. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140235826 | OPTICALLY-BASED STIMULATION OF TARGET CELLS AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO - Stimulation of target cells using light, e.g., in vivo or in vitro, is implemented using a variety of methods and devices. One example involves a vector for delivering a light-activated molecule comprising a nucleic acid sequence that codes for light-activated molecule. The light-activated molecule includes a modification to a location near the all-trans retinal Schiff base, e.g., to extends the duration time of the open state. Other aspects and embodiments are directed to systems, methods, kits, compositions of matter and molecules for ion channels or pumps or for controlling currents in a cell (e.g., in in vivo and in vitro environments). | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140256914 | PRODUCTION OF PULSE PROTEIN PRODUCT - A pulse protein product having a protein content of at least about 50 wt % (N×6.25) d.b. is recovered in the processing of pulse protein source material to form pulse protein products wherein the pulse protein source is extracted in one embodiment with calcium salt solution. The resulting pulse protein solution is separated from the bulk of the residual pulse protein source and then the pulse protein solution is processed to remove finer residual solids, which are optionally washed and then dried to provide the pulse protein product. In another embodiment, the pulse protein source is extracted with water, the bulk of the residual protein source removed and the resulting pulse protein solution treated with calcium salt to precipitate phytic acid. The precipitated phytic acid and any finer residual solids remaining in solution after the initial separation step are removed from the pulse protein solution then optionally washed and dried to provide the pulse protein product. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140275483 | ALGAL OIL COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are exemplary total algal oil compositions comprising by total weight between approximately 0% and 99% EPA, and one or more of the following: between approximately 0% and 99% POA, less than approximately 20% saturated fats (including 0% saturated fats or substantially saturated fat free), between approximately 0% and 99% ARA, and/or between approximately 0% and 99% DHA. According to further exemplary total algal oil compositions, the saturated fats may comprise PA. Also provided herein are exemplary total algal oil compositions comprising by total weight at least 20% EPA and one or more of the following: at least 17% POA, approximately 0% to 20% saturated fats, less than approximately 10% ARA, and/or substantially no DHA. Additional exemplary total algal oil compositions may comprise by total weight at least approximately 30% EPA and one or more of the following: at least approximately 27% POA, approximately 0% to 20% saturated fats, less than approximately 10% ARA, and/or substantially no DHA. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140343254 | TOBACCO-DERIVED PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of one or more of ash, metal salts, alkaloids, particulates, heavy metals, and other impurities and/or contaminants from extracts, as well as modifying the sensory characteristics (e.g., odor, color, and/or taste characteristics) of extracts. The methods generally include diafiltration, treatment with functionalized resins, and supercritical extraction. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140350223 | ENHANCED PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF A NATURAL HIGH INTENSITY SWEETENER - Recombinant | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140350224 | FOAMED PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION OBTAINABLE BY AERATING AND HEATING A BASE COMPOSITION - Foamed personal care composition obtainable by aerating a base composition and heating at from 30 to 100° C. for from 10 minutes to 100 hours. The composition comprises a proteinaceous material and is suitable for use in care of the hair. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150011734 | PROTEIN AND GENE RELATED WITH BASAL THERMOTOLERANCE OF PLANTS - An isolated protein having SEQ ID NO:1 and an isolated gene encoding the protein are provided. The protein is related with basal thermotolerance of plants having the protein. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150051376 | Dominant negative mutations of Arabidopsis RWA - The present invention provides for dominant negative mutations of | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150073126 | ALLIUM FISTULOSUM LEAF AGGLUTININ RECOMBINANT PROTEIN, ITS ENCODING POLYNUCLEOTIDE, PRIMER AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - Nucleic acid sequence encoding | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150099860 | METHODS FOR SEPARATING AND PURIFYING ENDOGENOUS, EXOGENOUS AND RECOMBINANT PROTEINS/PEPTIDES FROM PLANTS AND ANIMALS USING AQUEOUS-FREE, ANHYDROUS STRATEGIES - The present invention relates to recombinant proteins/peptides from plant and animal materials, compositions comprising the proteins/peptides and methods for making them. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150126711 | Method For Obtaining Plant Proteins - A method for concentrating plant proteins from an aqueous liquid is provided in which gas bubbles are generated in the liquid from a gas containing a hydrogen gas and a foam is thereby formed in which plant proteins are concentrated and extracted as a result. The gas bubbles are generated electrochemically in an advantageous manner. The method is particularly suitable for obtaining native proteins from a liquid such as potato fruit water with a very low glycol alkaloid content. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150126712 | METHODS OF EXTRACTING CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS FROM ORGANISMS WITH RESISTANT CELL WALLS - A method is provided for extraction of chemical compounds from an organism having a cell wall that includes adding nanomaterials, which may be at least one of metallic nanofibers, silica nanofibers, carbon nanofibers and metal doped silica and carbon nanofibers, wherein the nanofibers are generally doped with silver but may also include non-metallic nanofibers doped with metals other than silver, to the organism. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150315233 | USE OF YAM GLYCOPROTEIN FOR IMPROVING ACTIVITY OF MITOCHONDRIAL OXIDATIVE METABOLIC ENZYME OF BRAIN CELL - A method for preparing for glycoprotein in Chinese yam to enhance the activity of metabolic enzymes of brain mitochondria may include steps of: grinding the Chinese yam into fine powers; adding water into the fine powers and heating up to 50-100° C. to form a mixture, and the amount of water is 2 to 5 times as much as the Chinese yam; extracting the mixture twice, and combining the two extracting solutions; concentrating the extracting solution and adding 95% ethyl alcohol to obtain a first mixed liquid with 60-75% ethyl alcohol concentration and white sediments start to appear; separating the white sediments from a first supernate; adding 95-98% ethyl alcohol in the first supernate to obtain a second mixed liquid with 90-95% ethyl alcohol concentration and brown emplastic sediments start to appear; removing a second supernate; and collecting and drying the brown sediments to obtain brown glycoprotein in Chinese yam. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150368293 | METHOD FOR FRACTIONATING SOLUBLE FRACTIONS OF PEAS, FRACTION THUS OBTAINED AND UPGRADE THEREOF - A method for fractionating soluble fractions of peas, includes, in sequence, a step of microfiltering or centrifuging, followed by a step of ultrafiltering, and optionally a reverse-osmosis step. A reduction of the leakage of proteins toward the soluble fractions, an improvement of the yield of the single concentration step by evaporating the soluble fractions, and the selective isolation of proteins of interest are thus achieved. The method is easy to implement, the devices used at each single step are conventional and well known to the person skilled in the art. Also, the method does not use any organic solvent other than water. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160016991 | PRODUCTION OF PULSE PROTEIN PRODUCT - A pulse protein product having a protein content of at least about 50 wt % (N×6.25) d.b. is recovered in the processing of pulse protein source material to form pulse protein products wherein the pulse protein source is extracted in one embodiment with calcium salt solution. The resulting pulse protein solution is separated from the bulk of the residual pulse protein source and then the pulse protein solution is processed to remove finer residual solids, which are optionally washed and then dried to provide the pulse protein product. In another embodiment, the pulse protein source is extracted with water, the bulk of the residual protein source removed and the resulting pulse protein solution treated with calcium salt to precipitate phytic acid. The precipitated phytic acid and any finer residual solids remaining in solution after the initial separation step are removed from the pulse protein solution then optionally washed and dried to provide the pulse protein product. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160029585 | TURFGRASS VARIETIES HAVING DESIRABLE LOOKING TURF WHEN MOWED INFREQUENTLY - Turfgrass varieties with desirable looking turf when mowed infrequently are provided. Also provided is a method of producing a turfgrass plant having desirable looking turf when mowed infrequently. The turfgrass plants of the present invention display green leaf chlorophyll concentrations above 1.8 mg/g and a field insitu CM-1000 chlorophyll meter reading of 341.7 or higher, as well as high general turfgrass quality ratings. The turfgrass plants of the present invention retain a dark green color even when scalped back by infrequent mowing. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160039855 | METHOD OF RECOVERING OLEAGINEOUS COMPOUNDS FROM HYDROTHERMALLY TREATED BIOMASS - A method of recovering oleagineous compounds from hydrothermally treated biomass, including providing a biomass feedstock as an aqueous biomass suspension and processing the biomass suspension at a reaction temperature and a reaction pressure for a reaction time in a reactor to produce a product mixture is provided. In a separation step, die product mixture is contacted with an extraction fluid comprising at least one extraction, agent selected from the group consisting of mono-aromatic hydrocarbons, monoaromatic alcohols and monoaromatic ethers to obtain an organic liquid phase that contains at least a part of the oleagineous compounds. Use of at least one corresponding extraction agent in a method of recovering oleagineous compounds from hydrothermally treated biomass is also subject of the invention. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160192697 | PROTEIN-ENRICHED TOBACCO-DERIVED COMPOSITION | 07-07-2016 |
