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Glucosidases; Researchers at Lomonosov Moscow State University Target Glucosidases

Glucosidases; Researchers at Lomonosov Moscow State University Target Glucosidases

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2011 OCT 14 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to the authors of recent research from Moscow, Russia, "Mutant strains of Trichoderma reesei are considered indisputable champions in cellulase production among biomass-degrading fungi."

"So, it is not surprising that most R&D projects on bioethanol production from lignocellulosics have been based on using T. reesei cellulases. The present review focuses on whether any serious alternatives to T. reesei enzymes in cellulose hydrolysis exist," wrote A.V. Gusakov and colleagues, Lomonosov Moscow State University.

The researchers concluded: "Although not widely accepted, more and more data have been accumulated that demonstrate that fungi belonging to the genera Penicillium, Acremonium and Chrysosporium might represent such alternatives because they are competitive to T. reesei on some important parameters, such as protein production level, cellulase hydrolytic performance per unit of activity or milligram of protein."

Gusakov and colleagues published their study in Trends in Biotechnology (Alternatives to Trichoderma reesei in biofuel production. Trends in Biotechnology, 2011;29(9):419-425).

For additional information, contact A.V. Gusakov, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Dept. of Chemical, Moscow 119991, Russia.

Publisher contact information for the journal Trends in Biotechnology is: Elsevier Science London, 84 Theobalds Rd., London WC1X 8RR, England.

This article was prepared by Energy Weekly News editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Energy Weekly News via VerticalNews.com.

Date:  11.10.2011

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