An Antifungal Chitosanase from Bacillus subtilis SH21 [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Bacillus subtilis SH21 was observed to produce an antifungal protein that inhibited the growth of F. solani. To purify this protein, ammonium sulfate precipitation, gel filtration chromatography, and ion-exchange chromatography were used.
Yuanxiang Pang +10 more
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Expression of chitosanase from Aspergillus fumigatus chitosanase in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by CRISPR-Cas9 tools [PDF]
Bioresources and BioprocessingChitooligosaccharides (COS) find numerous applications due to their exceptional properties. Enzymatic hydrolysis of chitosan by chitosanase is considered an advantageous route for COS production.
Qingshuai Zhang, Hui Cao
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Modification of genetic regulation of a heterologous chitosanase gene in
Microbial Cell Factories, 2011 Background Chitosanases are enzymes hydrolysing chitosan, a β-1,4 linked D-glucosamine bio-polymer. Chitosan oligosaccharides have numerous emerging applications and chitosanases can be used for industrial enzymatic hydrolysis of chitosan.
Brzezinski Ryszard +2 more
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Production, Characterization and Application of a Novel Chitosanase from Marine Bacterium Bacillus paramycoides BP-N07 [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Chitooligosaccharides (COS), a high-value chitosan derivative, have many applications in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and agriculture owing to their unique biological activities. Chitosanase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of chitosan, can cleave β-1,
Yuhan Wang +8 more
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Comparative Potential of Chitinase and Chitosanase from the Strain Bacillus thuringiensis B-387 for the Production of Antifungal Chitosan Oligomers [PDF]
BioTechThe depolymerization of chitosan using chitinolytic enzymes is one of the most promising approaches for the production of bioactive soluble chitooligosaccharides (COS) due to its high specificity, environmental safety, mild reaction conditions, and ...
Gleb Aktuganov +10 more
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A novel enzymatic approach for a targeted fungal growth inhibition [PDF]
BMC MicrobiologyBackground Dandruff represents a complex, multifactorial disorder characterized by impaired barrier function, altered lipid composition, and microbial imbalance.
Angelina Ivanova, Valeriia Buzova
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Gene cloning and molecular characterization of a thermostable chitosanase from Bacillus cereus TY24 [PDF]
BMC Biotechnology, 2022 Background An important conceptual advance in health and the environment has been recognized that enzymes play a key role in the green processing industries.
Rong-Xian Zhang +6 more
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CRISPR/Cas9-engineered Bacillus subtilis chassis for tailored chitooligosaccharide production from marine waste chitosan [PDF]
Microbial Cell FactoriesBackground This study establishes a sustainable bioprocess for converting chitosan from marine waste into high-value chitooligosaccharides (COSs), offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods that often generate chemical waste.
Jiayu Liang +7 more
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Enzymatic Properties of Chitosanase from Bacillus velezensis YB1534 and Antibacterial Activity of Its Oligosaccharide Products [PDF]
FoodsChitosan oligosaccharides (COSs), obtained through the hydrolysis of chitosan, exhibit remarkable antibacterial properties. In pursuit of COSs with enhanced antibacterial activity, the enzymatic characteristics of the chitosanase from Bacillus velezensis
Yiwei Dai +6 more
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Rational Design and One-Step Immobilization of Chitosanase for Specific and Recyclable Chitobiose Production [PDF]
FoodsChitosan oligosaccharides (COSs) with defined degrees of polymerization (DP) exhibit distinct bioactivities with promising applications in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. However, the specific and sustainable production of COSs remains
Dandan Tang +6 more
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