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Enzyme exhibiting pectin methylesterase activity

US5707847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1995
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/18
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzyme exhibiting pectin methyl esterase activity, wherein the enzyme a) is derived from Aspergillus aculeatus; b) is encoded by Seq ID No:1; or c) has the amino acid sequence of Seq ID No:2 or a sequence which is at least 95% homologous thereto. An enzyme can be used for the modification of plant cell wall components.

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