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Enzyme with polygalacturonase activity

US6159718A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01015
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzyme exhibiting polygalacturonase activity, which enzyme is immunologically reactive with an antibody raised against a purified polygalacturonase derived from Aspergillus aculeatus, CBS 101.43. The enzyme may be produced by recombinant DNA techniques and may be used for degradation of plant cell walls, for instance in the wine and juice production.

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