Enzymatic treatment method
AssigneeNovorymeo A/S
InventorsMartin Schülein, Henrik Kristensen
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Abstract
Polymethylgalacturonases belonging to family 28 of polysaccharide lyases and comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or an amino acid sequence having at least 70% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO:1 show good performance in industrial processes such as laundering and textile processing.
Claims8
A process for degradation or modification of fibres, yarn or woven or non-woven fabric comprising plant material, the process comprising the step of subjecting the fibres or fabric to a treatment, in an aqueous solution, with an effective amount of a polymethylgalacturonase enzyme comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or an amino acid sequence having at least 70% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO:1.
A cleaning or laundering composition comprising an effective amount of a polymethylgalacturonase enzyme comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or an amino acid sequence having at least 70% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO:1, and a surfactant.
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