Novel laccase enzymes and their uses
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AB ENZYMES GMBH
- Publication Date
- 2007-08-22
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
field of invention
[0001] The present invention relates to novel laccases applicable in many fields. The present invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding enzymes, preparation vectors, host cells and methods for producing enzymes and enzyme preparations containing enzymes. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of treating denim, a method of cleaning stains, a method of treating natural or man-made fibers or wood fibres, a method of treating woolen products, a method of treating hair and a method of bleaching pulp and dyeing factory effluents and methods of decolorizing dyes. The present invention also relates to various uses and formulation compositions that can be used in the above-mentioned fields. Background of the invention
[0002] Laccases (EC.1.10.3.2 Hydroquinone:oxygen oxidoreductases) belong to the family of multicopper oxidases. Laccases are widely distributed in higher plants, fungi, some insects and bacteria. They are characterized by low sub...