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Isolation, characterization and manipulation of cellulase genes

B R Glick1, J J Pasternak

  • 1Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Biotechnology Advances
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This paper reviews the progress in isolating and studying genes for cellulase enzymes. These enzymes work together to break down cellulose, a key component of plant cell walls. The study examines how these genes are isolated, sequenced, and expressed in different organisms. Researchers have used recombinant DNA technology to manipulate these genes for potential industrial uses. The findings suggest that understanding gene regulation can improve enzyme production. The paper also discusses how these genes can be used in engineered systems to enhance cellulose hydrolysis. The goal is to develop more efficient methods for breaking down cellulose in biotechnology applications.

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