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Enzyme endoglucanase and cellulase preparations containing the same

US6159720A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1999
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 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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