Abstract
Different species from the genus Penicillium secrete a wide range of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) including ß-glucosidase that have several industrial applications. This glycosyl hydrolase hydrolyzes ß-linked O-glycosyl bond of various oligomeric saccharides or glycosides from cellulose. Hence, it is a promising biocatalyst for the synthesis of stereo/regio-specific glycosides or oligosaccharides, molecules potentially useful as functional materials, nutraceuticals, or pharmaceuticals. In addition, this enzyme can be used in combination with other enzymes in the degradation of lignocellulosic materials to obtain second-generation ethanol. This review highlights the production, purification, characterization, applications, and immobilization of β-glucosidases from different Penicillium species.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering |
Subtitle of host publication | Penicillium System Properties and Applications |
Editors | Vijai Kumar Gupta, Susana Rodriguez-Couto |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Chapter | 7 |
Pages | 137-151 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780444635013 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780444635129 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2017 |
Keywords
- application of β-glucosidases
- beta-glucosidase from penicillium
- fungal enzymes
- glycosyl hydrolase
- industrial enzymes
- production of β-glucosidases
- purification of β-glucosidases