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Cloning and expression of ligninases

US5616473A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 1994
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/0065
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The gene encoding the ligninase rLDM.TM. 6 has been cloned and expressed. The ligninases produced via the processes disclosed herein are useful to degrade or modify lignin in pulp operations.

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