The article discusses cellulose, the most prevalent renewable polymer, and its resistance to biological degradation due to its crystalline structure and association with lignin. It highlights the key role of specific enzymes like endo-β-glucanase and cellobiohydrolase in cellulose breakdown, along with a newly identified class of enzymes called lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) that further enhance our understanding of cellulose degradation. The ongoing challenge lies in the uncultured microbial communities specialized in plant biomass breakdown, emphasizing the need for advanced genomic approaches to unlock their potential.
Cellulose regeneration relies on complex microbial systems, where specific enzymes like endo-β-glucanase and cellobiohydrolase play key roles in its degradation.
The recent discovery of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) has enhanced our understanding of cellulose breakdown, revealing the intricate enzymatic interactions involved.
#cellulose-degradation #microbial-enzymes #plant-biomass #lytic-polysaccharide-monooxygenases #metagenomics
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