beta-Glucanase from Aspergillus niger, powder, dark-brown, approx. 1 U/mg

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-glucanases degrade β-1,4-glucans of cellulose, xyloglucan and β-1,4-xylan.

General description

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Unit Definition

One unit corresponds to the amount of enzyme which will release 1 µmole of reducing sugar equivalents (expressed as glucose) per minute at pH 5.0 and 55 °C, using β-D-glucan (Cat. No. 49102) as substrate