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Isolated agarase enzyme from flavobacterium SP. strain NR19, cloned genes therefor, and expression thereof in transformed host cells

US6001636A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1998
Grant dateDec 14, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/85
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel purified agarase enzymes from Flavobacterium sp. strain NR19 and cloned genes encoding the agarase enzymes are disclosed. Transformed host cells which express the novel agarase enzymes in isolatable quantities are also described. Also disclosed are antibodies specifically reactive with the novel agarases.

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