Method and compositions for treating cellulose containing fabrics using truncated cellulase enzyme compositions
US6620605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/20
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved methods of treating cellulose containing fabrics with cellulase comprising contacting the cellulose fabrics with truncated cellulase enzyme. Treatment of cellulose containing fabrics with cellulase core domains of the invention are disclosed as offering specific advantages of reduced redeposition of dye and increased abrasion.
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