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Softwood-hemicellulose degrading enzymes of biobleaching and de-inking potential
Reference
B07074
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Michael Sinnott
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
The University of Manchester
Department
Materials
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
146,507
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/1997
End date
31/01/2000
Duration
36 months
Abstract
The mannanases and alpha-galactosidase of Phanerochaete chrysosporium will be isolated and their biochemistry and the nature of their catalysis will be defined, with a view both to their rational use in the paper industry and as a contribution to a model of how P. chrysosporium, the best understood organism which degrades all the components of lignocellulose, does so. A search will also be made for specific glucomannanases. They will be compared to the analogous enzymes from Trichoderma reesei, which are being investigated elsewhere with a view to biotechnical application. Extensive use will be made of defined synthetic substrates and novel suicide inactivators.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Biomolecular Sciences (BMS)
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Research Priority
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