Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases: The Microbial Power Tool for Lignocellulose Degradation
Reviewartikel, 2016

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are copper-enzymes that catalyze oxidative cleavage of glycosidic bonds. These enzymes are secreted by many microorganisms to initiate infection and degradation processes. In particular, the concept of fungal degradation of lignocellulose has been revised in the light of this recent finding. LPMOs require a source of electrons for activity, and both enzymatic and plant-derived sources have been identified. Importantly, light-induced electron delivery from light-harvesting pigments can efficiently drive LPMO activity. The possible implications. of LPMOs in plant-symbiont and -pathogen interactions are discussed in the context of the very powerful oxidative capacity of these enzymes.

oxidative-degradation

functional-analysis

ates of america

v111

enzymatic-hydrolysis

substrate-specificity

cellobiose dehydrogenase

hydroxyl radicals

radical scavenging activity

p8797

Plant Sciences

plant-cell wall

oat beta-glucan

cellulose degradation

Författare

Katja Salomon Johansen

Chalmers, Biologi och bioteknik, Industriell bioteknik

Trends in Plant Science

1360-1385 (ISSN)

Vol. 21 11 926-936

Ämneskategorier

Kemiteknik

DOI

10.1016/j.tplants.2016.07.012

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