ESTERASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM

摘要

Esterase enzymes derived from various Staphylothermus, Pyrodictium, Archaeoglobus, Aquifex, M11TL, Thermococcus, Teredinibacter and Sulfolobus organisms are disclosed. The enzymes are produced from native or recombinant host cells and can be utilized in pharmaceutical, agricultural and other industries.