Abstract
A number of interesting beta-glucanases with a variety of substrate specificities have recently been described. These enzymes are ideal tools for elucidating the structure of the wide array of glucose polymers found in nature. Since many of the enzymes can be easily produced in substantial quantities by cloning and 'overexpression' techniques, they are available for other purposes as well. For example, they may substantially increase the nutritional value of grain and other plant materials.
MeSH terms
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Bacillus / enzymology
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Bacillus / genetics
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Carbohydrate Conformation
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Carbohydrate Sequence
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Cloning, Molecular
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Glycoside Hydrolases* / chemistry
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Glycoside Hydrolases* / genetics
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Glycoside Hydrolases* / metabolism
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Molecular Structure
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Plants / enzymology
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Plants / genetics
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Polysaccharides / chemistry*
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae / enzymology
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics
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Substrate Specificity
Substances
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Polysaccharides
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Glycoside Hydrolases