Preparation of fibrous cellulose by enzymatic polymerization using cross-linked mutant endoglucanase II

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Sep 28;47(36):10127-9. doi: 10.1039/c1cc14202j. Epub 2011 Aug 9.

Abstract

A cross-linked mutant endoglucanase II was prepared for enzymatic polymerization to cellulose. The cross-linked enzyme is composed of three mutant enzymes showing polymerization activity. A characteristic feature of the polymerization with this cross-linked enzyme is formation of cellulose fibrils in contrast to plate-like crystals obtained by using a free enzyme.

MeSH terms

  • Biocatalysis
  • Cellulase / genetics
  • Cellulase / metabolism*
  • Cellulose / chemistry
  • Cellulose / metabolism*
  • Mutation
  • Polymerization
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization

Substances

  • Cellulose
  • endoglucanase 2
  • Cellulase