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Viscozyme® L

cellulolytic enzyme mixture

Synonym(s):

Cell Wall Degrading Enzyme Complex from Aspergillus sp., Lysing Enzyme from Aspergillus sp.

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

fermentation/recombinant

Quality Level

form

liquid

enzyme activity

≥100 FBGU/g

technique(s)

protein extraction: suitable

density

~1.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

suitability

suitable for cell lysis

application(s)

cell analysis

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Viscozyme® L is a lignocellulose-specialized multi-enzymatic complex derived from Aspergillus aculeatus. It contains a wide range of carbohydrases, including arabanase, cellulase, β-glucanase, hemicellulase, and xylanase.

Application

Viscozyme® L has been used:


  • in the extraction of polyphenol from grapefruit and unripe apples.
  • to study the effect of its supplementation on nutritive value and silage characteristics of sunflower silage.
  • for simulation of the fermentation process during in vitro digestibility of former food products (FFPs).
  • for enzymatic treatment, to study its effects on the antioxidant properties of wheat bran.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Viscozyme L aids in the release of oil bodies and proteins from cells by degrading the hemicellulose, cellulose, and pectin molecules, and by breaking the cell wall components.

Features and Benefits

  • Not a GMO and doesn′t contain GMOs.
  • Made by fermentation of a microorganism.
  • Improves process through faster, more efficient oil/water separation.

Legal Information

A product of Novozyme Corp.
Viscozyme is a registered trademark of Novozymes Corp.

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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