Paradigmatic status of an endo- and exoglucanase and its effect on crystalline cellulose degradation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microorganisms employ a multiplicity of enzymes to efficiently degrade the composite structure of plant cell wall cellulosic polysaccharides. These remarkable enzyme systems include glycoside hydrolases (cellulases, hemicellulases),...

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Main Authors: Moraïs Sarah, Barak Yoav, Lamed Raphael, Wilson David B, Xu Qi, Himmel Michael E, Bayer Edward A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/5/1/78