Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) constitute an enigmatic class of enzymes,
the discovery of which has opened up a new arena of riveting research. LPMOs can …

The Actinomycetales order is one of great genetic and functional diversity, including diversity
in the production of secondary metabolites which have uses in medical, environmental …

Evidence shows that bacteria contribute actively to the decomposition of cellulose and
hemicellulose in forest soil; however, their role in this process is still unclear. Here we …

The ancient phylum Actinobacteria is composed of phylogenetically and physiologically
diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and …

Agricultural areas of land are deteriorating every day owing to population increase, rapid
urbanization, and industrialization. To feed today's huge populations, increased crop …

For decades, the enzymatic conversion of cellulose was thought to rely on the synergistic
action of hydrolytic enzymes, but recent work has shown that lytic polysaccharide …

Polysaccharide monooxygenases (PMOs), also known as lytic PMOs (LPMOs), enhance the
depolymerization of recalcitrant polysaccharides by hydrolytic enzymes and are found in the …

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are copper-enzymes that catalyze oxidative
cleavage of glycosidic bonds. These enzymes are secreted by many microorganisms to …

Lignocelluloses are rich sugar treasures, which can be converted to useful commodities
such as biofuel with the help of efficient combination of enzymes and microbes. Although …

Lignocellulose is the most abundant biomass on earth. Agricultural, forest, and
agroindustrial activities generate tons of lignocellulosic wastes annually, which present …