Esterase enzymes, DNA encoding esterase enzymes and vectors and host cells incorporating same

摘要

A novel DNA is provided which encodes an enzyme having esterolytic activity isolated from Aspergillus. Also provided for is a method of isolating DNA encoding an enzyme having esterolytic activity from organisms which possess such DNA, transformation of the DNA into a suitable host organism, expression of the transformed DNA and the use of the expressed esterase protein in feed as a supplement, in textiles for the finishing of such textiles prior to sale, in starch processing or production of foods such as baked bread.