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&agr;-glucuronidases of aspergillus, production thereof and their uses

US6558728B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1998
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01139
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Recombinantly produced &agr;-glucuronidases which are useful in food manufacturing and as a feed additive to enhance the utilization of the feed components, and in other industrial applications such as pulp processing are provided. Genes coding for such enzymes can e.g. be isolated from Aspergillus sp. including A. tubigensis or A. niger.

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