Production of β-glucosidase on solid-state fermentation by Lichtheimia ramosa in agroindustrial residues: Characterization and catalytic properties of the enzymatic extract

• Published in: Electronic Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 314 - 319
• Main Authors: Garcia, Nayara Fernanda Lisboa, da Silva Santos, Flávia Regina, Gonçalves, Fabiano Avelino, da Paz, Marcelo Fossa, Fonseca, Gustavo Graciano, Leite, Rodrigo Simões Ribeiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 01.07.2015; Elsevier B.V; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso; Elsevier
• Subjects: beta-glucosidase; bioenergy industry; biotechnology; BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY; catalytic activity; Cellobiase; cellobiose; Cellulases and hemicellulases; endo-1,4-beta-glucanase; fungi; glucose; hydrolysis; Industrial enzymes; Microbial enzymes; solid state fermentation; wheat bran; xylan 1,4-beta-xylosidase; Cellulases and hemicellulases; Industrial enzymes; Microbial enzymes; Cellobiase

Background: β-Glucosidases catalyze the hydrolysis of cellobiose and cellodextrins, releasing glucose as the main product. This enzyme is used in the food, pharmaceutical, and biofuel industries. The aim of this work is to improve the β-glucosidase production by the fungus Lichtheimia ramosa by soli...