Genencor International, Inc.

Genecor International, Inc.

Barbara A Swanson

Michael C Ward

Markku Saloheimo

Jaakko Pere

Heyue Zhou

Anthony G Day

Kathleen A Clarkson

Merja Penttilä

Deborah S Winetzky

Matthew Grant Boston

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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.

Microbial swollenin protein, DNA sequences encoding such swollenins and method of producing such swollenins

The present invention relates to non-fermentative methods for the production of ASA intermediates, KDG, DKG and KLG and methods for the regeneration of co-factor. The invention provides genetically engineered host cells comprising heterologous nucleic acid encoding enzymes useful in the process.

Method for producing ascorbic acid intermediates

A method for treating cellulosic materials is disclosed which comprises contacting the cellulosic material with a cellulase obtainable from corresponding to E5 or a derivative thereof. Particularly preferred methods comprise stonewashing and detergent cleaning of cotton fabrics, the production of paper products, as an additive to animal feed and in the production of food, starch, ethanol and sugar.

Cellulase for use in industrial processes

Novel .alpha.-amylase enzymes are disclosed in which one or more of residues corresponding to A210, H405 and T412 in Bacillus licheniformis are mutated. The disclosed .alpha.-amylase enzymes show altered or improved stability and/or activity profiles.

Mutant .alpha.-amylase comprising modification at residues corresponding

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