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Cellulase producing actinomycetes, cellulase produced therefrom and method of producing same

US6562612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 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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