Microbial xylanases and their biomedical applications: a review .
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2013-05
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Xylanases have a great potential, mainly known for industrial applications. They can hydrolyze the xylose (Hemicellulose of plant cell wall) and can be used for bio-bleaching the kraft pulp. As it reduces the requirement of harsh chemicals in the process, it can be used further to a number of bio-products with a great aggregate value. Microbial-origin xylanases can also be used in improving the nutritional quality of animal feed (e.g. food additives to poultry, piggery or fishery) and indirectly affect the humans. Additionally they can be used directly in human food in bakery, clarification of juices and in xenobiotics like tobacco processing. The great value of xylanase as a bio-bleaching agent has now a new dimension of fiber digesting agent having relevance to food, drugs and cosmetics act. This review presents some important applications of Xylanases extended up to biomedical sciences.
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Xylan, Xylanase, Industry, Medical, Veterinary, Agricultural
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Goswami Girish K, Pathak Rakesh R. Microbial xylanases and their biomedical applications: a review . International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 2013 May-Jun; 2(3): 237-246.