Esterase enzymes, DNA encoding esterase enzymes and vectors and host cells incorporating same
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Dec 7, 2004
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Feb 13, 2003
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Oct 15, 2001
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Abstract
A novel DNA is provided which encodes an enzyme having esterolytic activity isolated from Aspergillus. Also provided for is a method of isolating DNA encoding an enzyme having esterolytic activity from organisms which possess such DNA, transformation of the DNA into a suitable host organism, expression of the transformed DNA and the use of the expressed esterase protein in feed as a supplement, in textiles for the finishing of such textiles prior to sale, in starch processing or production of foods such as baked bread.
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- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL INC | PALO ALTO CA |
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- 2001 Application Filing Year
- C12S Class
- 29 Applications Filed
- 11 Patents Issued To-Date
- 37.94 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Borneman, William S | San Carlos, CA | 3 | 5 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 5 | |||
Bower, Benjamin S | Pacifica, CA | 35 | 222 |
# of filed Patents : 35 Total Citations : 222 |
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