Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the dissolution of cellulose using an enzymatic treatment, followed by a chemical dissolution. Particularly, the invention relates to the utilization of oxidizing enzymes for said enzyme treatment step. The process of the invention will cause an improved dissolution of high molar mass cellulose fibres. The improved dissolution properties also cause an improved reactivity of the cellulose in subsequent reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel laccase enzyme obtainable from the strains of genus Thielavia. The invention relates also to the nucleic acid sequence encoding the enzyme, a recombinant host into which the nucleic acid sequence has been introduced and a method for the production of the enzyme in a recombinant host. The enzyme of the invention is suitable for several applications, in particular for increasing the lightness of denim.

Abstract: Extracellular tyrosinases obtainable from Trichoderma spp. and methods for producing them by recombinant technology. The enzymes are particularly useful in cross-linking food proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel laccase enzymes obtainable from the strains of the genus Thielavia or from the strains of the genus Chaetomium. The invention relates also to nucleic acid sequences encoding the enzymes, recombinant hosts into which the nucleic acid sequences have been introduced and to methods for the production of the enzymes in recombinant hosts. The enzymes of the invention are suitable for several applications, for example for treating denim and for strain removal.

Abstract: Extracellular tyrosinases obtainable from Trichoderma spp. and methods for producing them by recombinant technology. The enzymes are particularly useful in cross-linking food proteins.

Abstract: Low-ingredient meat products, which contain a reduced amount of salt, phosphate and/or meat, generally have poor texture and water-binding properties. The texture and water binding of such a product may be significantly improved with tyrosinase, which is a protein cross-linking enzyme. The invention is directed to a method of preparing a low-ingredient meat product by adding tyrosinase, and to a low-ingredient meat product modified by tyrosinase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel laccase enzymes obtainable from the strains of the genus Thielavia or from the strains of the genus Chaetomium. The invention relates also to nucleic acid sequences encoding the enzymes, recombinant hosts into which the nucleic acid sequences have been introduced and to methods for the production of the enzymes in recombinant hosts. The enzymes of the invention are suitable for several applications, for example for treating denim and for strain removal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new laccase enzyme, which can be isolated from the strains of the Melanocarpus genus, the M. albomyces strain in particular. The pH optimum of the enzyme is within 5–8 and the enzyme works at a temperature of 30–80° C. The isoelectric point of the enzyme is about 4.0 as determined by isoelectric focusing and the molecular weight about 80 kDa, defined by SDS-PAGE. The enzyme is especially well suited to applications, wherein the pH and temperature conditions are high. The invention also relates to a gene that encodes laccase enzyme, and a laccase enzyme produced by recombinant technology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel laccase enzyme obtainable from the strains of genus Thielavia. The invention relates also to the nucleic acid sequence encoding the enzyme, a recombinant host into which the nucleic acid sequence has been introduced and a method for the production of the enzyme in a recombinant host. The enzyme of the invention is suitable for several applications, in particular for increasing the lightness of denim.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new laccase enzyme, which can be isolated from the strains of the Melanocarpus genus, the M. albomyces strain in particular. The pH optimum of the enzyme is within 5-8 and the enzyme works at a temperature of 30-80° C. The isoelectric point of the enzyme is about 4.0 as determined by isoelectric focusing and the molecular weight about 80 kDa, defined by SDS-PAGE. The enzyme is especially well suited to applications, wherein the pH and temperature conditions are high. The invention also relates to a gene that encodes laccase enzyme, and a laccase enzyme produced by recombinant technology.