Synergistic effects of distinct arabinofuranosidase specificities in lignocellulose degradation by different hemicellulases.

Arabinoxylan is a prevalent hemicellulose type, notably heterogeneous and resistant to biodegradation. Arabinofuranosidases (Abfs) remove arabinofuranosyl decorations of arabinoxylan, thus enabling hydrolysis by xylanases. However, a variety of Abf and xylanase specificities have emerged in recent years, necessitating a deeper understanding of their role in biomass degradation.