Licheninase

Licheninase (EC 3.2.1.73) is a glycoside hydrolase is active on the β-glucan cell wall of cereals, fungi, and seaweed. Licheninase specifically hydrolyzes β (1→4) linkages in mixed linkage β (1→3) /β (1→4) -glucans. Licheninase improves cellulose degradation[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[37288-51-0]

Product Name Alternative

EC 3.2.1.73

UNSPSC

12352100

Target

Glycosidase

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Smiles

[Licheninase]

References & Citations

[1]Radzlin N, et al. Genome Analysis of Celeribacter sp. PS-C1 Isolated from Sekinchan Beach in Selangor, Malaysia, Reveals Its β-Glucosidase and Licheninase Activities. Microorganisms. 2022 Feb 10;10 (2) :410.|[2]Eklöf JM, et al. Structure-function analysis of a broad specificity Populus trichocarpa endo-β-glucanase reveals an evolutionary link between bacterial licheninases and plant XTH gene products. J Biol Chem. 2013 May 31;288 (22) :15786-99.