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  • Biochemistry

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  • Hemicelluloses, primarily xylan and mannan, are abundant polysaccharides with significant biotechnological applications.
  • Hemicellulases, particularly xylanases and mannanases, are vital for their hydrolysis and are used across various industries.
  • While most industrial enzymes function at neutral or acidic pH, alkaline-active enzymes are gaining importance due to specific application advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of alkaline-active hemicellulases, focusing on endo-β-1,4-xylanases and β-mannanases.
  • To review the catalytic properties, structural features, and applications of these enzymes.
  • To explore their role in hemicellulose valorization and biorefinery processes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on alkaline-active hemicellulases.
  • Analysis of catalytic and structural properties of xylanases and mannanases.
  • Examination of industrial applications in sectors like textiles, paper, and food.

Main Results:

  • Alkaline-active hemicellulases offer advantages in high-pH applications such as pulp delignification and detergent formulation.
  • Enhanced substrate solubility at high pH improves hydrolysis efficiency.
  • Direct hydrolysis of alkali-extracted hemicelluloses by alkaline enzymes streamlines valorization processes.
  • Some alkaline enzymes exhibit broad pH activity, suitable for neutral/acidic applications like food and feed.

Conclusions:

  • Alkaline-active xylanases and mannanases are versatile enzymes with substantial biotechnological potential.
  • Their application in biorefineries for producing platform chemicals is a key area of development.
  • These enzymes are critical for efficient hemicellulose utilization in diverse industrial settings.