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Enzyme with endoglucanase activity

US5723328A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01004
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzyme from Aspergillus aculeatus exhibiting endoglucanase activity, which enzyme is designated EG II or EG IV and is encoded by a DNA sequence comprising at least one of the partial sequences shown in SEQ ID NO: 17, 18, or 19. The enzyme may be produced by recombinant DNA techniques and may be used for degradation of plant cell wall material.

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