Enzyme with pectin lyase activity
AssigneeNovo Nordisk A/S
InventorsHenrik Dalb.o slashed.ge, Lene Venke Kofod, Markus Sakari Kauppinen, Lene Nonboe Andersen, Stephan Christgau, Hans Peter Heldt-Hansen
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Abstract
The nucleic acid sequence encoding a pectin lyase from Aspergillus aculeatus, CBS 101.43 and the corresponding amino acid sequence are disclosed. The nucleic acid is used to transform a host cell which is utilized in a method to make the pectin lyase. The catalytic properties and stability characteristics of the enzyme are reported. The enzyme is useful for the degradation of plant cell wall components.
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An isolated and purified enzyme exhibiting pectin lyase activity, derived from Aspergillus aculeatus encoded by the DNA sequence of SEQ ID NO:35, or a fragment thereof, wherein said fragment encodes a polypeptide having pectin lyase activity.
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