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Alkalitolerant xylanases

US6140095A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1995
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01008
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses enzymes having xylanase considerable activity at a pH of 9.0 and a temperature of 70.degree. C. The enzymes are obtainable from deposited strains which are related to alkaliphilic Bacilli. The enzymes are suited for use in paper and pulp production processes.

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