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Cellulose degrading enzymes of aspergillus

US6558937B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2000
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01091
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Two cellobiohydrolase polypeptides (CBHA and CBHB) derived from Aspergillus are described and can be used to degrade cellulose. Variants of these peptides are described as well as DNA encoding the peptides, vectors and host cells. The peptides can be used to produce or process food, animal feed, wood pulp, paper and textiles.

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