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Ethanol in biorefining and dehydration of agricultural materials: energy, capital cost, and product quality implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robertson, G.H., Offeman, R.D., Cao, T., Orts, W.J. 2011. Ethanol in biorefining and dehydration of agricultural materials: energy, capital cost, and product quality implications. Biofuels, Bioproducts, & Biorefining (Biofpr). 5:37-53.

Functional characterization of two distinct xyoglucanases from rumenal microbes - (Abstract Only)

Wong, D., Chan, V.J., Mccormack, A.A., Batt Throne, S.B. Functional characterization of two distinct xyoglucanases from rumenal microbes. Meeting Abstract, AGFD 125.

and applications of microbial ß-D-xylosidases featuring the catalytically efficient enzyme from Selenomonas ruminantium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jordan, D.B., Wagschal, K.C. 2010. Properties and applications of microbial beta-D-xylosidases. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 86(6):1647-1658

Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzymes from mixed cultures - (Abstract Only)

Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J. 2010. Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzymes from mixed cultures. Meeting Abstract. 85.

Extraction of ethanol with higher carboxylic acid solvents and their toxicity to yeast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Offeman, R.D., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Cline, J.L., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2010. Extraction of ethanol with higher carboxylic acid solvents and their toxicity to yeast. Separation and Purification Technology. 72: 180-185.

Development and validation of a hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatographic method for determination of aromatic amines in environmental water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R., Zhang, Y., Lee, C.C., Lu, R., Huang, Y. Development and validation of a hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatographic method for determination of aromatic amines in environmental water. Journal of Chromatography, 2010. A 1217(11), pp 1799-1805.

Cloning and characterization of an exo-xylglucanase from rumenal microbial metagenome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wong, D., Chan, V.J., Mccormack, A.A., Batt Throne, S.B. 2010. Cloning and characterization of an exo-xylglucanase from rumenal microbial metagenome. Protein and Peptide Letters. 17:803-808.

Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme - (Abstract Only)

Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Wong, D., Orts, W.J. 2010. Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme. Meeting Abstract.

Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme - (Abstract Only)

Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Wong, D., Orts, W.J. 2010. Cloning and characterization of alpha-glucuronidase enzyme. Meeting Abstract.

Expression and secretion of cellulosmal enzymes by engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Abstract Only)

Batt Throne, S.B., Wan, D., Doi, R.H., Wong, D. 2010. Expression and secretion of cellulosmal enzymes by engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Meeting Abstract, 2010; CELL Poster Session; Poster #57 (Paper ID 18330).

Chromosomal integration of recombinant alpha-amylase and glucoamylase genes in saccharomyces cerevisiae for starch conversion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wong, D., Batt Throne, S.B., Robertson, G.H., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C. 2010. Chromosomal integration of recombinant alpha-amylase and glucoamylase genes in saccharomyces cerevisiae for starch conversion. Industrial Biotechnology. 6:112-118.

Engineering lower inhibitor affinities in beta-D-xylosidase by site-directed mutagenesis of Trp 145 - (Abstract Only)

Jordan, D.B., Wagschal, K.C., Fan, Z., Yuan, L., Braker, J.D., Heng, C. 2010. Engineering lower inhibitor affinities in beta-D-xylosidase by site-directed mutagenesis of Trp 145. Meeting Abstract. 84.

A novel xyloglucan-specific endo-beta-1,4-glucanase: biochemical properties and inhibition studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wong, D., Chan, V.J., Mccormack, A.A., Batt Throne, S.B. 2010. A novel xyloglucan-specific endo-beta-1,4-glucanase: biochemical properties and inhibition studies. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 86:1463-1471.

Engineering Lower Inhibitor Affinities in Beta-D-Xylosidase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, Z., Yuan, L., Jordan, D.B., Wagschal, K.C., Heng, C., Braker, J.D. 2010. Engineering lower inhibitor affinities in beta-D-xylosidase. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 86(4):1099-1113.

Cloning and characterization of an alpha-glucuronidase from a mixed microbial population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, C.C., Kibblewhite, R.E., Wagschal, K.C., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2009. Cloning and characterization of an alpha-glucuronidase from a mixed microbial population. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 155(1-3):314-320.

Molecular cloning and characterization of multidomain xylanase from manure library - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R., Kibblewhite, R.E., Orts, W.J., Lee, C.C. 2009. Molecular cloning and characterization of multidomain xylanase from manure library. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. doi:10:1007/s11274-009-011106

Engineer Sccharomyces cerevisiae for consolidated bioprocessing - (Abstract Only)

Wong, D., Batt Throne, S.B., Wan, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C. 2009. Engineer Sccharomyces cerevisiae for consolidated bioprocessing. Meeting Abstract.

Applications of metagenomics for industrial bioproducts - (Book / Chapter)

Wong, D. 2010. Applications of metagenomics for industrial bioproducts. Wong, D. Applications of metagenomics for industrial bioproducts. In: Marco, D., editor. Metagenomics: Theory, methods and applications. Norfolk, UK. Caister Academic Press.p. 141-158.

Cloning biomass-degrading enzymes from environmental sources - (Abstract Only)

Lee, C.C., Wong, D., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J. 2009. Cloning biomass-degrading enzymes from environmental sources. Meeting Abstract.

Purification and characterization of a glycoside hydrolase family 43 Beta-xylosidase from Geobacillus thermoleovorans IT-08 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wagschal, K.C., Heng, C., Lee, C.C., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. 2008. Purification and characterization of a glycoside hydrolase family 43 Beta-xylosidase from Geobacillus thermoleovorans IT-08. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 155(1-3):1-10.

Biochemical characterization of a novel dual-function a-L-arabinofuranosidase/b-xylosidase isolated from a compost starter mixture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wagschal, K.C., Heng, C., Lee, C.C., Wong, D. 2009. Biochemical characterization of a novel dual-function a-L-arabinofuranosidase/b-xylosidase isolated from a compost starter mixture. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 81:855-863.

Metagenomic gene discovery and enzyme engineering for biomass conversion - (Abstract Only)

Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. Metagenomic gene discovery and enzyme engineering for biomass conversion. American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting. American Chemical Society Symposium: New Developments in Biofuels Research. Abstract 204.

Gene discovery and engineering for biomass degradation - (Proceedings)

Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Wong, D. 2008. Gene discovery and engineering for biomass degradation. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. 2008. 50-51.

Structure and Action Mechanism of Ligninolytic Enzymes - (Review Article)

Wong, D. 2009. Structure and Action Mechanism of Ligninolytic Enzymes. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 157(2):174-209.

Cloning of Bacillus licheniformis xylanase gene and characterization of recombinant enzyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Smith, M.R., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. 2008. Cloning of Bacillus licheniformis xylanase gene and characterization of recombinant enzyme. Current Microbiology. 57:301-305.

Cloning, Expression and Characterization of a Glycoside Hydrolase Family 39 Xylosidase from Bacillus Halodurans C-125 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wagschal, K.C., Franquivillanueva, D.M., Lee, C.C., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D. Cloning, Expression and Characterization of a Glycoside Hydrolase Family 39 Xylosidase from Bacillus Halodurans C-125. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology.

Cloning and characterization of xylanase gene from hot spring microorganism - (Abstract Only)

Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Smith, M.R., Wagschal, K.C., Orts, W.J., Wong, D. Cloning and characterization of xylanase gene from hot spring microorganism. Meeting Abstract #307.

Enzymatic Deconstruction of Backbone Structures of the Ramified Regions in Pectins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wong, D. 2007. Enzymatic Deconstruction of Backbone Structures of the Ramified Regions in Pectins. Protein Journal. 27(1):30-42.

Thermally Stable Amylases from Antarctic Psychrophilic Bacteria - (Abstract Only)

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Developing enzyme systems for biomass deconstruction - (Abstract Only)

Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2007. Developing enzyme systems for biomass deconstruction. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 217

SATB1 Packages Densely Looped, Transcriptionally Active Chromatin for Coordinated Expression of Cytokine Genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cai, S., Lee, C.C., Kohwi-Shigematsu, T. 2006. Satb1 packages densely looped, transcriptionally active chromatin for coordinated expression of cytokine genes. Nature Genetics. (38):1278-1288

EXPRESSION AND SECRETION OF CLOSTRIDIUM CELLULOVORANS XYNA IN SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE - (Abstract Only)

Batt, S.B., Wong, D., Wagschal, K.C., Lee, C.C. 2006. Expression and secretion of clostridium cellulovorans xyna in saccharomyces cerevisiae. Division of Biological Chemistry, Enzymes Program. Abstract 220.

GENETIC AND BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A NOVEL BACTERIAL A-L-ARABINOFURANOSIDASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wagschal, K.C., Franqui Espiet, D., Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D. 2007. Genetic and biochemical characterization of a novel bacterial a-l-arabinofuranosidase. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. (40):747-753.

EVOLUTIONARY ENZYME DESIGN FOR IMPROVED BIOREFINING OF CROPS AND RESIDUES - (Abstract Only)

Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Robertson, G.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Evolutionary enzyme design for improved biorefining of crops and residues. Technical Program (abstract). P8.

SYNERGISTIC ACTION OF BARLEY ALPHA-AMYLASE AND LENTINULA EDODES GLUCOAMYLASE ON RAW STARCH HYDROLYSIS - (Abstract Only)

Wong, D., Robertson, G.H., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C. 2006. Synergistic action of barley alpha-amylase and lentinula edodes glucoamylase on raw starch hydrolysis. Approved 10/27/2005. American Society of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, San Francisco, CA. April 1-4, 2006, Program 73.16, vol A27.

FERULOYL ESTERASE - A KEY ENZYME IN BIOMASS DEGRADATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wong, D. Feruloyl esterase - a key enzyme in biomass degradation. 2005. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 133:87-112.

CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COLD-ACTIVE XYLANASE ENZYMES - (Abstract Only)

Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Wagschal, K.C., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D. 2006. Cloning and characterization of cold-active xylanase enzymes. 28th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. 1A-41.

CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A COLD ACTIVE XYLANASE ENZYME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, C.C., Accinelli, R., Wagschal, K.C., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D. 2006. Cloning and characterization of a cold active xylanase enzyme. Extremophiles. 10:295-300.

NATIVE OR RAW STARCH DIGESTION - (Review Article)

Robertson, G.H., Wong, D., Lee, C.C., Wagschal, K.C., Smith, M.R., Orts, W.J. 2006. Native or raw starch digestion: A Key step in energy efficient biorefining of grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54:353-65.

FERULOYL ESTERASE - A KEY ENZYME IN BIOMASS DEGRADATION - (Review Article)

Wong, D. 2005. Feruloyl esterase - a key enzyme in biomass degradation. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 133:87-112.

CHARACTERIZATION AND DIRECTED EVOLUTION OF HEMICELLULOTIC ENZYMES USING NATURAL XYLOOLIGOACCHARIDE SUBSTRATES - (Abstract Only)

Wagschal, K.C., Franqui Espiet, D., Lee, C.C., Robertson, G.H., Wong, D.W.S. 2005. Characterization of hemicellulotic degrading enzymes using natural substrates. Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, Denver, CO. Paper No. 1B-65. Abstract A10, Enzyme Engineering XVIII.