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Fungal β ‐1,3‐1,4‐glucanases: production, proprieties and biotechnological applications
Author(s) -
Chaari Fatma,
Chaabouni Semia Ellouz
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.9491
Subject(s) - food industry , industrial microbiology , microbiology and biotechnology , enzyme , biology , chemical industry , production (economics) , food science , biochemical engineering , chemistry , biochemistry , fermentation , engineering , economics , organic chemistry , macroeconomics
β ‐1,3‐1,4‐glucanases (or lichenases; EC 3.2.1.73) comprise one of the main enzymes used in industry during recent decades. These enzymes hydrolyze β ‐glucans containing β ‐1,3 and β ‐1,4 linkages, such as cereal β ‐glucans and lichenan. The β ‐1,3‐1,4‐glucanases are produced by a variety of bacteria, fungi, plants and animals. A large number of microbial β ‐1,3‐1,4‐glucanases have potential application in industrial processes, such as feed, food and detergent industries. The present review summarizes the available studies with respect to β ‐1,3‐1,4‐glucanases production conditions, enzyme biochemical properties and potential industrial application. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry