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Microbial Communities of the Gut and Nest of the Humus- and Litter-Feeding Termite Procornitermes araujoi (Syntermitinae)
The evolution of the symbiotic association with microbes allowed termites to decompose ingested lignocellulose from plant-derived substrates, including herbivore dung and soil humus. Representatives of the Syn...
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Open AccessLignolytic-consortium omics analyses reveal novel genomes and pathways involved in lignin modification and valorization
Lignin is a heterogeneous polymer representing a renewable source of aromatic and phenolic bio-derived products for the chemical industry. However, the inherent structural complexity and recalcitrance of ligni...
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Characterization of a Hexameric Exo-Acting GH51 α-l-Arabinofuranosidase from the Mesophilic Bacillus subtilis
α-l-Arabinofuranosidases (α-l-Abfases, EC 3.2.1.55) display a broad specificity against distinct glycosyl moieties in branched hemicellulose and recent studies have demonstrated their synergistic use with cellula...
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Open AccessFunctional characterization and target discovery of glycoside hydrolases from the digestome of the lower termite Coptotermes gestroi
Lignocellulosic materials have been moved towards the forefront of the biofuel industry as a sustainable resource. However, saccharification and the production of bioproducts derived from plant cell wall bioma...