Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cellulase variants. In particular the present disclosure relates to cellulase variants having reduced binding to non-cellulosic materials. Also described are nucleic acids encoding the cellulase, compositions comprising said cellulase, methods of identifying cellulose variants and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cellulase variants. In particular the present disclosure relates to cellulase variants having reduced binding to non-cellulosic materials. Also described are nucleic acids encoding the cellulase, compositions comprising said cellulase, methods of identifying cellulose variants and methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and composition related to lipid layers with increased stability to oxidative degradation. In one embodiment, the invention provides lipid layers comprising antioxidant inclusion molecules that permit biosensors with increased performance and functional lifetime due to increased oxidative protection. In addition to these lipid-layer compositions, the present invention provides methods for further protection of lipid layers from oxidation. These methods include application of solutions and coatings comprising barrier compounds (e.g., trehalose), storage under anaerobic conditions (e.g., with inert gases), storage with oxidant scavengers (e.g., dessicants and catalysts), and packaging with barrier materials (e.g., mylar, polyethylene) that prevent oxidant exposure.