Carbohydrase expression during degradation of whole plant material by <i>Saccharophagus degradans </i>

摘要

The present invention relates to cell wall degradative systems, in particular to systems containing enzymes that bind to and/or depolymerize cellulose, hemicellulose and other carbohydrates. These systems have a number of applications.

主权项

1. An isolated Saccharophagus degradans prokaryotic cell-free composition comprising Saccharophagus degradans lysate, said lysate comprising Cel5F, wherein the composition is effective in the degradation of plant material and wherein the Saccharophagus degradans is grown to an OD600 of at least 0.3 in the presence of the plant material prior to lysis.