Action and effects of cellulase domains on cellulosic fibres

Anna Suurnakki*, Tarja Oksanen, Markus Linder, Marja Leena Niku-Paavola, Maija Tenkanen, Matti Siika-aho, Liisa Viikari, Johanna Buchert

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Abstract

The action and effects of Trichoderma reesei cellulases (EG I, EG II, CBH I and CBH II) and their structural domains, i.e. core proteins and cellulose binding domains (CBD) on ECF bleached softwood kraft pulps were studied. The presence of CBD in the enzymes enhanced the enzymatic solubilization of cellulose from pulp. The CBD was also found to direct the site of the action of enzymes on pulp fibres. The effects of the core proteins on technical properties of cellulose resembled of those of the corresponding intact enzyme. However, the higher viscosity of the pulp after treatment with core protein than with intact enzyme suggests that CBD could play a role in the detrimental effect of cellulases on pulp viscosity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Editors Anon
PublisherCanadian Pulp and Paper Association
PagesC107-C110
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1-896742-36-X
Publication statusPublished - 1998
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventInternational Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 16 Jun 199819 Jun 1998
Conference number: 7

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Abbreviated titleICBPPI
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period16/06/199819/06/1998

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