Patent Pick: Lipolytic Enzymes for Skin, Hair and Laundry

Jul 17th, 2018
Rachel Grabenhofer
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According to Danisco inventors, lipolytic enzymes such as lipases and cutinases are used in detergents to cleanse and remove oily stains. One mechanism by which they function is via hydrolyzing triglycerides to generate fatty acids.

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