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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Prouty, Rebecca E. (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

Hydrolase

C435S069100, C435S091100, C435S252300, C435S254110, C435S263000, C435S264000, C435S277000, C426S020000, C426S021000, C536S023100, C536S023200, C510S226000, C510S300000, C510S320000

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11316397

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to novel cellulase enzymes, especially novel endoglucanases including endoglucanase fusion proteins, preparations and compositions containing these endoglucanase enzymes and fusion proteins, expression vectors, host cells and methods for their preparation and uses of the cellulases, preparations and compositions in the textile, detergent and pulp and paper industries.

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