Abstract: A novel microorganism is provided named Aspergillus saccharolyticus. Further, beta-glucosidase enzymes encoded by said microorganism are provided, and the use thereof in the degradation of lignocellulosic material. Also, host organisms comprising the polypeptides of the invention and/or polynucleotides encoding these are provided. In addition, methods, compositions, and kit-of-parts are provided which comprise any component of the invention, and optionally any additional components.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 21, 2014
Assignee:
Cleanvantage LLC
Inventors:
Philip Teller, Peter S. Lubeck, Annette Sorensen, Birgitte K. Ahring
Abstract: A novel microorganism is provided named Aspergillus saccharolyticus. Further, beta-glucosidase enzymes encoded by said microorganism are provided, and the use thereof in the degradation of lignocellulosic material. Also, host organisms comprising the polypeptides of the invention and/or polynucleotides encoding these are provided. In addition, methods, compositions, and kit-of-parts are provided which comprise any component of the invention, and optionally any additional components.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 1, 2011
Publication date:
October 24, 2013
Applicant:
CLEANVANTAGE LLC
Inventors:
Philip Teller, Peter S. Lubeck, Annette Sorensen, Birgitte K. Ahring