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Novel Glucose and Cellobiose Tolerant Beta-Glucosidase from Candida Peltata
Patent Number: 5747320
Docket Number: 12396
Serial Number: 8691757
Date Patented: 05/05/1998
Novel Glucose and Cellobiose Tolerant B-Glucosidase from Candida peltata
Technology Description:
The invention involves the conversion of cellulosic biomass and agricultural wastes to glucose and also to ethanol through a series of steps. The invention uses a new enzyme, (B-Glucosidase), which is tolerant to high concentrations of glucose and cellobiose and is effective for the hydrolysis of cellobiose to glucose. The enzyme is produced and secreted by a strain of Candida peltata (NRRL Y-21603) which may be cultured in conventional media. The B-Glucosidase is then added to cellulosic materials for hydrolyzation to glucose, which may then be fermented to ethanol.
Reference: Please refer to USPN 5,747,320, which issued on May 5, 1998.
Inventors:
Badal C. Saha
USDA, ARS, NCAUR
1815 N. University Street
Peoria, IL 61604-3999
(309) 681-6566 / Fax: (309) 681-6686
e-mail: sahabc@ncaur1.ncaur.gov |
Rodney J. Bothast (Retired)
(Previously with ARS)
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