Cellulase producing actinomycetes, cellulase produced therefrom and method of producing same
US6562612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2101/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel cellulase composition is provided which is produced by an Actinomycete. The cellulase has an approximate calculated molecular weight of 36 kD and has a pH optimum at 40° C. of 8 and at 60° C. of 7. Also provided is a DNA encoding said cellulase, a method for producing the cellulase and applications thereof.
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