Microbial enzymes to reduce malodor of skin and textiles

Abstract

The disclosure relates to the field of reducing malodor that is due to bacterial conversion of molecules that are present in sweat. This disclosure describes purified enzymes, lyophilized or non-living bacteria, bacterial lysates, and/or bacterial fragments that contain the functional potential to fully catabolize the human skin lipids and squalene, so no malodor arises. The disclosure also describes enzymes that produce a natural fragrance from squalene breakdown products. The compounds of the disclosure can, thus, be used in deodorants, washing powders, clothing finishing agents or in any method to reduce malodor.

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