Patent ID: 6132716
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: C12N,C12Y,D21C,Y10S

Abstract:
An enzyme feed additive comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier and one or more xylanases obtained from Microtetraspora flexuosa and possessing one or more of the following sets of characteristics (i)-(v):(i) a molecular weight of about 33,100 daltons, a pI of about 8.5, and having a maximum activity at a pH in the range 7.0-7.5 and at a temperature of about 70.degree. C.;(ii) a molecular weight of about 13,300 daltons, a pI of about 7.5, and having a maximum activity at a pH in the range 7.0-7.5 and at a temperature of about 65.degree. C.;(iii) a molecular weight of about 31,000 daltons, a pI of about 6.2, and having a maximum activity at a pH of about 7.5 and at a temperature of about 65.degree. C.;(iv) a molecular weight of about 50,000 daltons, a pI of about 5.8, and having a maximum activity at a pH of about 7.5 and at a temperature of about 65.degree. C.;(v) a molecular weight of about 35,000 daltons, a pI of about 5.3, and having a maximum activity at a pH of about 7.5 and at a temperature of about 70.degree. C.