Esterases, DNA encoding therefor and vectors and host incorporating same
US6368833B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N9/18
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel DNA is provided which encodes an enzyme having esterolytic activity isolated from Aspergillus. Also provided for is a method of isolating DNA encoding an enzyme having esterolytic activity from organisms which possess such DNA, transformation of the DNA into a suitable host organism, expression of the transformed DNA and the use of the expressed esterase protein in feed as a supplement, in textiles for the finishing of such textiles prior to sale, in starch processing or production of foods such as baked bread.
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