| abstract |
The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stabilization of oxidase enzymes during storage. In some preferred embodiments, the oxidase is a component of liquid detergent compositions. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the oxidase is stabilized by the addition of a reversible inhibitor of the oxidase to a liquid detergent. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the oxidase is stabilized with bisulfite. In further preferred embodiments, the use of a reversible inhibitor also prevents premature generation of peroxide during storage of liquid detergent. In additional embodiments, liquid detergent formulations comprised of oxidase enzyme, its substrate, and its reversible inhibitor produce active oxygen species (peroxide) upon dilution of the liquid detergent in laundry wash liquor. |