Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Thermostable Xylanase

The xylan degrading enzyme, xylanase can be used to develop eco-friendly technologies mainly in the paper and pulp industries. By using this enzyme, the lignocelluloses materials can be modified to produce high quality liquid fuel and other products. There is a wide range of applications for the xyl...

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Published in:Biomedical & pharmacology journal 2017, Vol.10 (1), p.261-279
Main Authors: Selvarajan, E., Veena, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Biocatalysts
Biochemistry
Biodiesel fuels
Biotechnology
Cellulase
Cellulose
Chlorine
Enzymes
Fermentation
Fungi
Genes
Genetic engineering
Immobilization
Lignin
Lignocellulose
Microorganisms
Nanoparticles
Pulp
Xylan
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Summary:The xylan degrading enzyme, xylanase can be used to develop eco-friendly technologies mainly in the paper and pulp industries. By using this enzyme, the lignocelluloses materials can be modified to produce high quality liquid fuel and other products. There is a wide range of applications for the xylanase as an enzyme and more with thermostable xylanase. The Fungal strains are considered most potent for xylanase production, while the yeast and bacteria produce it in low quantities. The production of these enzymes, at low quantity, can be further enhanced by the Genetic engineering techniques like mutation, cloning and expression in various organisms. The genomic studies have helped to come across the basic barriers like low production, enzyme stability etc. The xylanase producing gene is isolated in microorganisms, made modifications and is cloned into a heterologous or a homologous host for the enhanced production, to meet the industrial demand. Thus this review concentrates about the production parameters, immobilization techniques and the applications briefly.
ISSN:0974-6242
2456-2610
DOI:10.13005/bpj/1106