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An update on xylan structure, biosynthesis, and potential commercial applications
• Xylan is an abundant carbohydrate component of plant cell walls that is vital for proper cell wall structure and vascular tissue development. • Xylan structure is known to vary between different tissues and species. • The role of xylan in the plant cell wall is to interact with cellulose, lignin,...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9898438/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36748082 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tcsw.2023.100101 |
| Sumario: | • Xylan is an abundant carbohydrate component of plant cell walls that is vital for proper cell wall structure and vascular tissue development. • Xylan structure is known to vary between different tissues and species. • The role of xylan in the plant cell wall is to interact with cellulose, lignin, and hemicelluloses. • Xylan synthesis is directed by several types of Golgi-localized enzymes. • Xylan is being explored as an eco-friendly resource for diverse commercial applications. |
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