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Phosphorylation of Cotton Cellulose with Baker's Yeast Hexokinase
Author(s) -
Tzanov Tzanko,
Stamenova Maria,
CavacoPaulo Artur
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
macromolecular rapid communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.348
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1521-3927
pISSN - 1022-1336
DOI - 10.1002/1521-3927(200211)23:16<962::aid-marc962>3.0.co;2-b
Subject(s) - cellulose , hexokinase , phosphorylation , adenosine triphosphate , yeast , biochemistry , chemistry , enzyme , polymer chemistry , glycolysis
Here we report for the first time on phosphorylation of cotton cellulose using baker's yeast hexokinase and phosphoryl donor adenosine‐5′‐triphosphate. An enzymatic assay was adopted for determination of the degree of phosphorylation of cellulose. This functional modification of cellulose resulted in improved colorability and flame resistance.Phosphorylated glucopyranose unit of cellulose.