抄録
The commercial cellulase was chemically modified with a water soluble polymer with the aim of increasing molecular weight of the enzyme. Maleic acid methylvinylether copolymer was used as a water soluble polymer. Avicelase activity, the optimal pH of the chemically modified cellulase shifted to the alkali side compared with native cellulase. However, the avicelase activity of the modified enzyme at pH 7 showed 80% of the maximum activity in borate buffer. On the contrary, the activity of native enzyme showed only 30% of the maximum one. The results showed that activation of the modified enzyme occurred in the presence of borate ion. Using the effect, the biopolishing of cellulosic fiber might possible. The decline of breaking strength of ramie yarns was improved, when the modified enzyme was used.
