Cellulases and their uses

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Raghu, Ganapathirama (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...

Hydrolase

C435S183000, C435S262000, C435S263000, C510S114000, C510S300000, C510S374000, C510S392000, C510S531000, C510S535000, C536S023400, C536S023700, C008S115510, C008S116100

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07981654

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel cellulase fusion proteins, preparations of cellulase fusion proteins and compositions of cellulase fusion proteins. The present invention further provides cellulase expression vectors, host cells expressing cellulase and methods for preparing such vectors and cells. Uses of cellulases, cellulase preparations and cellulase compositions in the textile, detergent, pulp and paper industries are also provided.

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