Xylanase, microorganisms producing it, DNA molecules, methods for preparing this xylanase and uses of the latter
US6346407B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21H17/22
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a xylanase originating from a Bacillus strain and particularly to Bacillus sp. strain 720/1 (LMG P-14798) and to xylanase obtained from derivatives and mutants of this strain. The xylanase of the invention is active over a wide range of acid and basic pH. This invention also relates to uses of the xylanases and enzyme compositions comprising the xylanases.
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