Endoglucanase PPCE and cellulase preparation containing the same
US8257955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/64
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel endoglucanase PPCE derived from Penicillium pinophilum, a cellulase preparation containing the endoglucanase PPCE, and a method of treating a cellulose-containing fabric utilizing the endoglucanase PPCE or the cellulase preparation, are disclosed. The endoglucanase PPCE is highly active to a fabric, and has a low optimum temperature and a strongly acidic optimum pH.
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