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cellulase
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cel·lu·lase (sly-ls, -lz)
n.
Any of several enzymes produced chiefly by fungi, bacteria, and protozoans that catalyze the hydrolysis of cellulose.

cellulase [sel´u-lās]
a concentrate of cellulose-splitting enzymes derived from Aspergillus niger and other sources; used as a digestive aid.


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Alliance For Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO) has patented purified cellobiohydrolase I (glycosyl hydrolase family 7 (Cel7A) enzymes from Penicillium funiculosum which demonstrate a high level of specific performance in comparison to other Cel7 family member enzymes when formulated with purified EIcd endoglucanase from A.
5 U/ml) for endoglucanase while a six percent concentration yielded higher activities of both exogllucanase and cellulase.
The Glycosidase activity was measured by performing a filter paper assay, the Endoglucanase activity found by a carboxymethylcellulose assay, and the protein content by a Bradford assay.
 
 
 
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