Cellulose degrading enzymes and their potential industrial applications |
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Authors: | Bhat M K Bhat S |
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Institution: | Food Macromolecular Science Department, Institute of Food Research Reading Laboratory, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | Bioconversion of cellulose to soluble sugars and glucose is catalyzed by a group of enzymes called cellulases. Microorganisms including fungi, bacteria and actinomycetes produce mainly three types of cellulase components—endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase, exo-1,4-β-D-glucanase and β-glucosidase—either separately or in the form of a complex. Over the last several decades, cellulases have become better understood at a fundamental level; nevertheless, much remains to be learnt. The tremendous commercial potential of cellulases in a variety of applications remains the driving force for research in this area. This review summarizes the present state of knowledge on microbial cellulases and their applications. |
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Keywords: | Cellulases cellulose enzymes biopolymers cellulolytic microorganisms |
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