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Novel insights in the use of hydrolytic enzymes secreted by fungi with biotechnological potential
Author(s) -
Pereira J.L.,
Noronha E.F.,
Miller R.N.G.,
Franco O.L.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
letters in applied microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.698
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1472-765X
pISSN - 0266-8254
DOI - 10.1111/j.1472-765x.2007.02151.x
Subject(s) - enzyme , chitinase , biology , secretion , biochemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , hydrolysis , industrial microbiology , fermentation
Entomopathogenic and mycoparasitic fungi synthesize hydrolytic enzymes such as chitinases, proteinases and β‐glucanases. These enzymes can act synergistically, helping fungi to control insect pests and pathogens that attack productive crops, and offer potential economic benefit to agribusiness. A number of hydrolytic enzymes have also been utilized in industrial applications. This review focuses on biochemical and structural analyses of fungal enzymes, together with current research information on secretion mechanisms.