Penicillium citrinum UFV1 β-glucosidases: purification, characterization, and application for biomass saccharification.

ABSTRACT:

Background

β-Glucosidases are components of the cellulase system, a family of enzymes that hydrolyze the β-1,4 linkages of cellulose. These proteins have been extensively studied due to the possibility of their use in various biotechnological processes. They have different affinities for substrates (depending on their source) and their activities can be used for saccharification of different types of biomass. In this context, the properties and the synergistic capacity of β-glucosidases from different organisms, to supplement the available commercial cellulase cocktails, need a comprehensive evaluation.

Results

Two β-glucosidases belonging to GH3 family were secreted by Penicillium citrinum UFV. PcβGlu1 (241 kDa) and PcβGlu2 (95 kDa) presen

SUBMITTER: da Costa SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6100729 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature