Сarbohydrate binding module CBM28 of endoglucanase Cel5D from Caldicellulosiruptor bescii recognizes crystalline cellulose.

Optimal catalytic activity of endoglucanase Cel5D from the thermophilic anaerobic bacterium Caldicellulosiruptor bescii requires the presence of a carbohydrate-binding module of family 28, CbCBM28. The binding properties of CbСВМ28 with cello-, laminari-, xylo- and chito-oligosaccharides were studied by isothermal titration calorimetry. CbСВМ28 bound only cello-oligosaccharides comprising at least four glucose residues with binding constants of 2.