Embedding a feruloyl esterase active site into a thermophilic endoxylanase scaffold for the degradation of feruloylated xylans [PDF]
Computational and Structural Biotechnology JournalThe structural complexity of xylan makes its complete degradation challenging. Strategies to improve its hydrolysis often requires enzyme cocktails with multiple specific activities or proteins harboring multiple catalytic domains.
Rubén Muñoz-Tafalla +9 more
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Producing mixed linked xylooligosaccharides from red algae biomass through single-step enzymatic hydrolysis [PDF]
Biotechnology for Biofuels and BioproductsBackground The red alga Palmaria palmata is a rich source of sugar compounds, particularly mixed-linkage xylans present in the cell walls of the algae. In contrast to their terrestrial lignocellulosic counterparts, these xylans are more easily accessible.
Michelle Teune +11 more
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Structural features of xylan dictate reactivity and functionalization potential for bio-based materials [PDF]
Biotechnology for Biofuels and BioproductsBackground Plant-based materials have the potential to replace some petroleum-based products, offering compostability and biodegradability as critical advantages.
Mohammad Aghajohari +2 more
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A novel acetyl xylan esterase enabling complete deacetylation of substituted xylans [PDF]
Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2018 Background Acetylated 4-O-(methyl)glucuronoxylan (GX) is the main hemicellulose in deciduous hardwood, and comprises a β-(1→4)-linked xylopyranosyl (Xylp) backbone substituted by both acetyl groups and α-(1→2)-linked 4-O-methylglucopyranosyluronic acid ...
Fakhria M. Razeq +7 more
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Hydrolysis of xylans by enzyme systems from solid cultures of Trichoderma harzianum strains [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 1999 Xylanase activity was isolated from crude extracts of Trichoderma harzianum strains C and 4 grown at 28oC in a solid medium containing wheat bran as the carbon source.
F.Q.P. Silveira +6 more
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Laccase-Mediated Incorporation of Xylans and Lignin-Carbohydrate Complexes into High-Yield Eucalyptus Kraft Fibers [PDF]
ACS OmegaUirajá Cayowa Magalhães Ruschoni +7 more
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Enhanced Furfural Production in Deep Eutectic Solvents Comprising Alkali Metal Halides as Additives
Molecules, 2021 The addition of alkali metal halide salts to acidic deep eutectic solvents is here reported as an effective way of boosting xylan conversion into furfural.
Eduarda S. Morais +3 more
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Pharmaceuticals, 2022 This narrative review highlights the complexities of the gut microbiome and health-promoting properties of prebiotic xylans metabolized by the gut microbiome. In animal husbandry, prebiotic xylans aid in the maintenance of a healthy gut microbiome.
Margaret M. Smith, James Melrose
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enzymatically digest xylans from terrestrial plants [PDF]
, 2023 Marine Bacteroidetes that degrade polysaccharides contribute to carbon cycling in the ocean. Organic matter, including glycans from terrestrial plants, might enter the oceans through rivers.
Daniel Bartosik +43 more
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021 Alkyl glycosides and sugars esters are non-ionic surfactants of interest for various applications (cosmetics, food, detergency,…). In the present study, xylans and cellulose from wheat bran were enzymatically converted into pentyl xylosides and glucose ...
Chloé Jocquel +3 more
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