Variants of exoglucanases having improved activity and uses thereof
US10738291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the expression and optimisation of enzymes involved in the breakdown of lignocellulosic biomass. The present invention relates to variants of the exoglucanase 2 of Trichoderma reesei, as well as to the use of said variants with improved efficiency in methods for breaking down cellulose and for producing biofuel.
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