Method for the treatment of sticky cotton fiber with transglucosidase from Aspergillus niger
AssigneeSolvay Enzymes, Inc.
InventorsOreste J. Lantero, Jr., Jayarama K. Shetty
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Abstract
An enzyme composition and a means of reducing the stickiness of honeydew contaminated cotton is disclosed. The composition includes, and the method uses, enzymes such as transglucosidases and pectinases which are capable of hydrolyzing sugars that make-up honeydew. Suitable transglucosidases include those obtained from Aspergillus niger. Particularly preferred is a transglucosidase obtained from Aspergillus niger ATCC 14916.
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A method for treating cotton fibers containing honeydew thereon, comprising contacting said cotton fibers with an aqueous composition comprising a transglucosidase produced from an Aspergillus niger such that the amount of said honeydew on said cotton fibers is reduced.
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