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Variants of exoglucanases having improved activity and uses thereof

US10738291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 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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