Enzyme endoglucanase and cellulase preparations containing the same
US6159720A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2101/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A highly active cellulase suitable for use in a removal of nap of cellulose-containing fibers, a process for reducing cellulose-containing fibers and a process for decoloring denim-dyed cellulose-containing fibers, and its gene are provided. A novel cellulase NCE4 isolated from Humicola insolens is a highly active cellulase, and can be used for various treatments of cellulose-containing fibers.
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