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Thermal tolerant cellulase from Acidothermus cellulolyticus

US7059993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2001
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2021

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

Abstract

The invention provides a thermal tolerant cellulase that is a member of the glycoside hydrolase family. The invention further discloses this cellulase as GuxA. GuxA has been isolated and characterized from Acidothermus cellulolyticus. The invention further provides recombinant forms of the identified GuxA. Methods of making and using GuxA polypeptides, including fusions, variants, and derivatives, are also disclosed.

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