Xylanases biotechnological applications

Xylan-degrading enzymes, especially xylanases, have considerable potential in several biotechnological applications. In some processes, the use of purified enzymes is required. However, in other applications, the presence of additional enzyme activities is desired. Commercial applications suggested for xylanases involve the conversion of xylan, which is present in wastes from the agricultural and food industry, into xylose (2). Similarly, xylanases could be used for the clarification of juices, for the extraction of coffee, plant oils and starch and for the production of fuel and chemical feedstocks (3). 

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Damiano, V. B., Bocchini, D. A., Gomes, E., Da Silva, R. (2003). Application of crade xylanase from Bacillus licheniformis 77-2 to the bleaching of eucalyptus Kraft pulp. W. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 19, 139-144. 

Beg, Q., Kapoor, M., Mahajan, L., Hoondal, G. S. Microbial xylanases and their industrial applications a review. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 2001,56,326-338. 

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