dextranase

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dextranase

(ˈdɛkstrəˌneɪz)
n
an enzyme which breaks down dextran, and is therefore useful for, among other things, preventing tooth decay
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Hu, "Purification and characterization of extracellular dextranase from a novel producer, Hypocrea lixii F1002, and its use in oligodextran production," Process Biochemistry, vol.
Other significant sugarcane research includes optimizing seasonal sucrose losses, saving factories more than $1.6 million a year; dextranase and amylase applications; and introducing a new method to measure sugarcane deterioration.
Genetic improvement of dextranase Production by Penicillium funiculosum via Mutation Induction and Protoplast Fusion.
Enzyme immobilization was performed with an enzyme preparation obtained by subjecting the culture filtrate to ultrafiltration after pretreatment with dextranase to remove the contaminated dextran.
For example, Bacillus can produce some useful enzymes ([alpha]-amylase, arabinase, cellulase, dextranase, levansucrase, maltase, alkaline protease, neutral protease and [beta]-glucanase) (Priest, 1977; Hentges, 1992) that were found to improve feed efficiency and weight gain of weaned piglets (Zani et al., 1998).
In another series of clinical experiments, the efficacy of the enzymes dextranase, mutanase, and proteinase on denture plaque deposits was studied.
Upon exposure to a sample solution that contains dextranase, the polymer chain is cleaved and the synthesized hydrogels incorporating Dex-GMA can dissolve in the sample solution.
Now, they are able to advise processors about how and where to apply the dextranase for optimal usage.
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