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Gene coding for the E1 endoglucanase

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OSTI ID:264564
The gene encoding Acidothermus cellulolyticus E1 endoglucanase is cloned and expressed in heterologous microorganisms. A new modified E1 endoglucanase enzyme is produced along with variants of the gene and enzyme. The E1 endoglucanase is useful for hydrolyzing cellulose to sugars for simultaneous or later fermentation into alcohol. 6 figs.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093;
Assignee:
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,536,655/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-276,213
OSTI ID:
264564
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English