Beta-glucanase
The
glucanase will attack on the cellulose fiber to liberate smaller fragments of
cellulose which is further attacked by exo-cellulase to liberate glucose Enzyme
Classification No: EC 3.2.1.4
Recommended name: endo-cellulase.
Systemic
names: endo-1, 4-beta-glucanase (endoglucanase I) endoglucanase II, endoglucanase
III. Cell
wall modification (beta-glucan breakdown) is regarded as a key step in extract
development during malting and brewing. It has been suggested that the rate of
modification, of the grains of a barley sample, is principally determined by their
contents of cell wall beta-glucan and their potential to synthesise beta-glucanase.
Therefore, malt samples, which contain low beta-glucan levels and high beta-glucanase
activities, are considered suitable for brewing. However
Preparation of endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase
produced by Aspergillus aculeatus , Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Trichoderma viride
Glucanase catalyses the reaction mentioned below. The
glucanase will attack on the cellulose fiber to liberate smaller fragments of
cellulose which is further attacked by exo-cellulase to liberate glucose A)
1, 4 beta glucan +  cellobiose
fibers.
B) Cellobiose + glucose. 
Applications
of Beta Glucanase Beta
Glucanase digests fiber. It helps remedy digestive problems such as malabsorption.
Beta
Glucanase is a very important enzyme because the human body cannot produce it
on its own.
Beta
Glucanase helps in the breakdown of plant walls (cellulose), and increases the
overall efficiency of binding excess cholesterol and toxins in the intestines
for removal.
Beta
Glucanase may be beneficial for food and environmental allergies, drug withdrawal,
cell detoxification, colon cleaning and pain syndromes, Candida (yeast infections),
gas, bloating, acute food allergies, facial pain or paralysis.
Beta
Glucanase is used for commercial food processing in coffee.
It
performs hydrolysis of cellulose during drying of beans.
Beta
Glucanase is used in the fermentation of biomass into biofuels, although this
process is relatively experimental at present.
Beta
Glucanase is used as a treatment for Phytobezoars, a form of cellulose bezoar
found in the human stomach.
Beta
Glucanase is used in animal healthcare as a feed supplement for better FCR and
Milk yeild Inhancer in Poultry and Cattle industry.
Beta
Glucanase is used in textile industry as a fading agent.
3D
Structure of Beta Glucanase 
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