Enhanced fermentation of cellodextrins and beta-D-glucose

摘要

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the fermentation of cellodextrins and &bgr;-D-glucose. Host cells and recombinant polypeptides having glucose mutarotase activity are provided. Additionally, methods for improving cell growth, production of chemicals, and consumption of cellodextrins and &bgr;-D-glucose during fermentation of mixtures containing cellodextrins and &bgr;-D-glucose are provided.