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			== Cellulase ==
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			File:Cellulase_1JS4.png\|Structure of cellulase enzyme
			File:1NLRribbon.png\|Ribbon diagram of cellulase
			File:Types_of_Cellulase2.png\|Types of cellulase
			File:Cellulase_Mech.jpg\|Mechanism of cellulase action
			File:Use_of_enzyme_coupled_reagents_for_the_measurement_of_endo-cellulase.svg\|Use of enzyme-coupled reagents for the measurement of endo-cellulase
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'''Cellulase''' is an [[enzyme]] that breaks down [[cellulose]], a polysaccharide that is the primary component of the cell wall in [[green plants]]. Cellulase is produced by certain [[bacteria]], [[fungi]], and [[protozoans]] that can decompose cellulose.

== Structure and Function ==

Cellulase is a complex enzyme that consists of several subunits. Each subunit has a specific function in the breakdown of cellulose. The enzyme works by hydrolyzing the 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, lichenin, and cereal beta-D-glucans.

Cellulase has a significant role in the natural carbon cycle. By breaking down cellulose, it helps to release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is then used by plants in the process of [[photosynthesis]].

== Industrial Applications ==

Cellulase has a wide range of industrial applications. It is used in the textile industry for the biopolishing of fabrics, in the food industry for the production of fruit and vegetable juices, and in the biofuel industry for the production of bioethanol from plant waste.

In the [[biofuel industry]], cellulase is used to break down cellulose in plant waste into simple sugars. These sugars can then be fermented into ethanol, a type of biofuel. This process is seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it uses waste products and produces fewer greenhouse gases.

== Medical Applications ==

In medicine, cellulase is used in the treatment of [[phytobezoars]], a type of stomach blockage caused by the consumption of certain types of fruit and vegetables. Cellulase helps to break down the cellulose in the phytobezoar, allowing it to be passed through the digestive system.

== Research and Development ==

Research is ongoing into the potential uses of cellulase in various industries. One area of interest is the development of genetically modified organisms that can produce cellulase. This could potentially increase the efficiency of biofuel production and reduce costs.

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[[Category:Industrial enzymes]]
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