A review of the enzymatic hydrolysis of mannans and synergistic interactions between [beta]-mannanase, [beta]-mannosidase and [alpha]-galactosidase

• Published in: World journal of microbiology & biotechnology Vol. 31; no. 8; p. 1167
• Main Authors: Malgas, Samkelo, van Dyk, J Susan, Pletschke, Brett I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Springer Nature B.V 01.08.2015
• Subjects: Binding sites; Biomass; Cellulose; Enzymes; Glucose; Hydrolysis; Lignin; Lignocellulose; Seeds; Softwoods; Sugar; Synergistic effect

Mannan is an important polysaccharide found in softwoods and many other plant sources. Mannans from various sources display large differences in composition, structure and complexity. To hydrolyse mannan into its monomer sugars requires a number of enzymes working in synergy. This review examines ma...