Fungal enzymes

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Raghu, Ganapathirama (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

Hydrolase

C435S252300, C435S254110, C435S254500, C435S254600, C435S320100, C435S069100, C435S072000, C435S128000, C435S148000, C435S161000, C435S163000, C162S174000, C162S072000, C008S107000, C008S159000, C008S636000, C510S392000, C530S350000, C536S023200

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07923236

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to enzymes and methods for producing the same. More specifically this invention relates to a variety of fungal enzymes. Nucleic acid molecules encoding such enzymes, compositions, recombinant and genetically modified host cells, and methods of use are described. The invention also relates to a method to convert lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars with enzymes that degrade the lignocellulosic material and novel combinations of enzymes, including those that provide a synergistic release of sugars from plant biomass. The invention also relates to methods to use the novel enzymes and compositions of such enzymes in a variety of other processes, including washing of clothing, detergent processes, deinking and biobleaching of paper and pulp, and treatment of waste streams.

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