Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Weber, Jon (Department: 1653)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S023100, C536S023700, C536S024320, C435S069100, C435S252300, C435S320100, C435S262000, C435S254100, C435S254300, C435S254600, C530S350000, C530S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06967246
ABSTRACT:
A novel microbial protein is described which appears to have significant homology to plant expansin proteins and has the ability to weaken filter paper and swell cellulose. A DNA is described which encodes the novel protein.
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Penttilä Merja
Pere Jaakko
Saloheimo Markku
Swanson Barbara A.
Ward Michael
Genencor International Inc.
Genencor International Inc.
Mitra Rita
Weber Jon
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