METHODS TO ENHANCE THE ACTIVITY OF LINGNOCELLULOSE-DEGRADING ENZYMES
Application 1758/KOLNP/2005 published 2006-12-08, filed 2005-09-05
Methods for hydrolyzing lignocellulose are provided, comprising contacting the lignocellulose with at least one chemical treatment. Methods for pretreating a lignocellulosic material comprising contacting the material with at least one chemical are also provided. Methods for liberating a substance such as an enzyme, a pharmaceutical, or a nutraceutical from plant material are also provided. These methods are more efficient, more economical, and less toxic than current methods. (FIG. - 4)
Applicant
ATHENIX CORPORATION
2202 ELLIS ROAD, SUITE B DURHAM NC 27703 USA
Inventor
1. BURDETTE JILL 2.VANDE BERG BRAIN 11. CARR BRAIN 12. DUCK NICHOLAS B 13. CAROZZI NAIDNE 14. KOZIEL MICHAEL G 15. PATEL PARESMA R
International Info
Classification: C12N
Publication Number: WO 04/081185 A2
Application Date: 2004-03-08
Priority Information
60/452,631 US 2003-03-07