Application

CELLULYSIN^® Cellulase, Trichoderma viride has been used:to digest transgenic BY-2 cells exposed to paraformaldehyde fixationin the enzyme mix used for in situ hybridization to plant chromosomesin the enzyme solution for the transformation of Phytophthora speciesto isolate intact cells and protoplasts from plant tissues

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cellulase is useful in food, feed, textile, leather, detergent, and paper industries. It is also applied in fiber modification, biomass fermentation, and pharmaceutical industries.

General description

Cellulase includes endo-β-1,4 glucanase, cellobiohydrolase, and β-D-glucosidase. It is commonly produced by bacteria and fungi.

Legal Information

CELLULYSIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Takebe, I., et al. 1968. Plant Cell Physiol.9, 115.Tomita, Y., et al. 1968. J. Ferment. Technol.46, 701.

Packaging

100, 200, 50 ku in Plastic ampoule

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 days at 4°C or for up to 1 month at -20°C.

Unit Definition

One unit is a measure of decomposing activity using a filter paper substrate at 40°C, pH 4.0.

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)