Materials and methods for reducing oxalate concentrations in fluids
OwnerHarmeet Sidhuinventor
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Abstract
The subject invention provides materials and methods for reducing oxalate concentrations in fluids. In a preferred embodiment, the oxalate concentration in biological fluids is reduced. Specifically exemplified herein are stents, catheters, and dialysis membranes which have been modified to degrade oxalate in surrounding fluids. In additional embodiments, oxalate is degraded in other fluids including fermentation broths. Specifically exemplified in the context of fermentation broths is the removal of oxalate from fluids involved in the brewery process.
Claims22
A method for reducing the concentration of oxalate in an oxalate-containing fluid wherein said method comprises contacting the fluid with at least one oxalate-degrading enzyme immobilized on a surface.
A surface to which at least one oxalate-degrading enzyme is attached and wherein said surface is on a dialysis membrane, an in-dwelling medical device, or in a fermentation system.
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