celobiose
Celobiose is a disaccharide consisting of two glucose molecules linked by a β(1→4) glycosidic bond. It is a cellulose degradation intermediate formed during the hydrolysis of cellulose by enzymes such as cellulases. Due to its structure, celobiose is structurally similar to cellobiose, which is another disaccharide with the same linkage.
In nature, celobiose occurs as an intermediate in the breakdown of plant cell walls, facilitating the conversion
Chemically, celobiose has the molecular formula C12H22O11. It possesses a reducing end, capable of acting as
In industrial applications, celobiose is of interest in the production of biofuels and biochemicals, due to
Research into celobiose also explores its potential as a prebiotic or functional food ingredient, owing to