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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Mannan degrading enzymes with special reference to β-Mannanase: A review
Authors
Prashant Chourasia, S Ijjatdar, S Gaherwal
Abstract
Mannans are widely distributed as the main component of the
hemicellulose fraction in softwoods, seeds and yeast cell wall. β-mannanases,
β-mannosidases, and β-glucosidases are the main enzymes that break down mannan.
To eliminate the side chain substituents, additional enzymes like
α-galactosidases and acetyl mannan esterases are needed. Numerous bacteria,
fungi, actinomycetes, plants, and mammals are known to produce mannanases. Due
to their ability to function throughout a broad pH and temperature range and
their primary extracellular nature, microbial mannanases have found usage in
the pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, food, feed, oil, and textile sectors. The
studies on mannanases that have been published recently are compiled in this
review with respect to significant microbiological sources, synergistic
interaction, production conditions, enzyme characteristics, and possible
industrial uses.
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Pages:48-58
How to cite this article:
Prashant Chourasia, S Ijjatdar, S Gaherwal "Mannan degrading enzymes with special reference to β-Mannanase: A review". International Journal of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 48-58
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