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Cellulases

MESHD044602

A family of glycosidases that hydrolyse crystalline CELLULOSE into soluble sugar molecules. Within this family there are a variety of enzyme subtypes with differing substrate specificities that must work together to bring about complete cellulose hydrolysis. They are found in structures called CELLULOSOMES.

Synonyms

  • Cellulase Enzyme Systems
  • Enzyme Systems, Cellulase
  • Systems, Cellulase Enzyme
  • Cellulase Enzyme System
  • Enzyme System, Cellulase
  • Avicelase
  • Exocellulases
  • Exo-cellulase
  • Exo cellulase
  • Exocellulase
  • Endocellulases
  • Endocellulase
  • Avicelase II
  • Endoglucanase I
  • Laminarinase
  • beta-Glucosidases
  • beta Glucosidases

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:13.889Z