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Method for producing an alcohol using β-glucosidase variant enzymes

US8715975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2013
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides variants of the Azospirillum irakense CelA β-glucosidase that have improve β-glucosidase activity, particularly improved thermoactivity, compared to the wild type enzyme. The invention further provides related polynucleotides, vectors, host cell, and methods for making and using the variants.

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