Enzyme-Mediated Saccharification Efficiency Analysis Service

Reliable Analysis of Enzyme Saccharification Efficiency at Creative Biolabs

Enzyme saccharification efficiency refers to the efficiency of enzymes in hydrolyzing polysaccharide substrates (such as starch, cellulose, etc.) into monosaccharides (such as glucose). Factors such as the hydrolysis rate of the substrate by the enzyme, the concentration of monosaccharides produced, and the activity and stability of the enzyme will all affect the saccharification efficiency. By analyzing the enzyme saccharification efficiency, the most effective reaction conditions and enzyme dosage can be determined, thereby optimizing the production process and improving production efficiency. Moreover, efficient enzymatic hydrolysis can ensure the stability and consistency of product quality, helping to produce high-quality end products. Creative Biolabs has rich experience and a good reputation in the field of enzyme saccharification efficiency analysis, which has provided related services to many clients and achieved remarkable results. We provide custom enzyme saccharification efficiency analysis services according to your needs. In addition, we also provide Enzyme Degradation Efficiency Analysis, Cellulolytic Enzyme, and Amylolytic Enzyme Activity Assessment services.

We perform saccharification efficiency analysis for many types of enzymes, including amylase, cellulase, xylanase, etc. We usually conduct enzyme saccharification efficiency analysis through the following steps.

• Experimental design

According to the analysis needs, we design the experimental plan including the control group and the experimental group, and then determine the reaction conditions (temperature, pH, reaction time, etc.).

• Sample pretreatment

We will pre-process samples (such as starch, cellulose, etc.) according to actual needs, such as crushing or extraction.

• Preparation of substrate mixture

We mix the sample with the appropriate substrate in a reaction tube or reaction system and add the enzyme to be tested, making sure to mix evenly. For example, alpha-amylase and glucoamylase can break down starch polymers into glucose monomers, cellulase can break down cellulose into glucose, and xylanase can break down lignocellulose into xylose.

• Enzymatic reaction

We place the mixed sample under appropriate temperature and pH conditions and maintain it for a period to allow the enzyme to fully act on the substrate mixture so that the hydrolysis reaction occurs. We then terminate the reaction using appropriate methods (e.g., heating/cooling, addition of reagents) to prevent further hydrolysis from occurring. For hydrolyzed samples, we centrifuge, dilute, or otherwise process them for subsequent analysis.

• Determine product concentration

We use chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, etc. to detect the concentration of monosaccharides produced during the hydrolysis of starch into glucose and cellulose into monosaccharides to evaluate the hydrolysis efficiency of enzymes. These techniques are often used in conjunction with standard curve methods to quantitatively determine the concentration of specific components in the product to evaluate enzyme activity and hydrolysis efficiency.

• Calculation of enzyme activity and saccharification efficiency

We calculate the enzyme activity per unit time according to the monosaccharide production rate and calculate the enzyme's saccharification efficiency by comparing the monosaccharide production in the test group and the control group.

Through the above steps, we systematically analyze the efficiency of enzymes in the saccharification process, evaluate the role of enzymes, and optimize reaction conditions, thereby helping to achieve more efficient substrate conversion and production processes. If you would like to know more about the details of saccharification efficiency, please contact us and we will respond to your needs promptly.

Fig.1 One-stop enzyme saccharification efficiency analysis process.

Published data

Deep eutectic solvent (DES) is a green solvent, which is widely applied in the pretreatment of biomass. It can promote the conversion of carbohydrates into simple sugars and reduce the cost of pretreatment. Bamboo shoots need to be shelled before being processed as food, resulting in a lot of discarded bamboo shoot shells (BBS). Using BBS as a research object, the author developed a pretreatment process for hydrated DES to efficiently decompose the carbohydrates in BBS to generate hemicellulose and fermentable sugars. The saccharification efficiency of the enzyme will affect the subsequent production process. The author compared the substrate digestibility after pretreatment with different temperatures and hydrated DES. The results showed that after BBS was pretreated with hydrated DES, the glucose yield from enzymatic hydrolysis increased from 12.2% to 91.2% under low cellulase dosage conditions. This pretreatment method effectively improves the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of biomass, results in higher glucose yield, and enables the reuse of BBS resources.

Fig.2 Effect of pretreatment on enzymatic saccharification efficiency of BBS.¹

FAQs

Q1: How do you determine the best enzyme for my substrate? How are the source and quality of enzymes ensured?

A1: We select the most suitable enzyme type according to your substrate type and requirements. Enzymes are sourced from reliable suppliers and we conduct quality verification to ensure that their activity and stability meet requirements.

Q2: How much does the enzyme saccharification efficiency analysis service cost? Are there different service packages available?

A2: We will determine the fee according to factors such as the complexity of the experiment, resources required, and time cost. In addition, we provide a variety of service packages for clients to choose from.

Q3: Do you provide technical support and consulting services during the experiment? How do you interpret the results after the experiment is completed?

A3: We provide full technical support and consulting services and are ready to answer your questions at any time. Once the experiment is complete, we will professionally interpret the results and discuss the meaning of the experimental data with you.

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Reference

1. Hu, Qiang, et al. "Promoting the disassemble and enzymatic saccharification of bamboo shoot shells via efficient hydrated alkaline deep eutectic solvent pretreatment." International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 264 (2024): 130702.

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