Zygomycetes-derived endoglucanase enzyme lacking cellulose-binding domain
US7445922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D2111/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a protein that is a Zygomycetes-derived endoglucanase lacking the cellulose-binding domain and exhibits endoglucanase activity, and a method for using the same. This invention can enhance effects of an endoglucanase enzyme on fabric treatment such as reduction of fuzzing, improvement in feel and appearance, color clarification, partial color change, and softening of cellulose-containing fabrics and on performance improvement in the deinking of waste paper and drainage of paper pulp.
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