The role of acetyl xylan esterase in the solubilization of xylan and enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat straw and giant reed

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Due to the complexity of lignocellulosic materials, a complete enzymatic hydrolysis into fermentable sugars requires a variety of cellulolytic and xylanolytic enzymes. Addition of xylanases has been shown to significantly improve the...

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Main Authors: Zhang Junhua, Siika-aho Matti, Tenkanen Maija, Viikari Liisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/4/1/60