Flavobacterium sp. Strain 4221 and Pedobacter sp. Strain 4236 β-1,3-Glucanases That Are Active at Low Temperatures

ABSTRACT Secretion of β-1,3-glucanases by the arctic bacterial isolates 4221 and 4236, related to the genera Flavobacterium and Pedobacter, was discovered. Escherichia coli and Lactococcus lactis expression of β-1,3-glucanases Glc4221-1 and Glc4236-1 from the respective isolates was achieved. The enzymes hydrolyzed fungal cell walls and retained activity at low temperatures.

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