Enzyme endoglucanase and cellulase preparations containing the same

摘要

PCT No. PCT/JP97/02561 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 3, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 3, 1999 PCT Filed Jul. 24, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/03640 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 29, 1998A highly active cellulase suitable for use in a removal of nap of cellulose-containing fibers, a process for reducing cellulose-containing fibers and a process for decoloring denim-dyed cellulose-containing fibers, and its gene are provided. A novel cellulase NCE4 isolated from Humicola insolens is a highly active cellulase, and can be used for various treatments of cellulose-containing fibers.