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The specificity of action of a cellulase-free xylanase preparation on pulp fibers was revealed by the composition of the solubilized products after enzyme treatment. The neutral carbohydrates released by the treatment of two hardwood kraft pulps were composed exclusively of xylooligomers. A similar treatment of Solka Floc showed no detrimental effect on the degree of polymerization of the cellulose fibers, as determined by size exclusion chromatographic analysis.
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Senior, D.J., Mayers, P.P., Miller, D. et al. Selective solubilization of xylan in pulp using a purified xylanase fromTrichoderma harzianum . Biotechnol Lett 10, 907–912 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01027004
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