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Name:	Cellulases
Description:	A family of glycosidases that hydrolyse crystalline CELLULOSE into soluble sugar molecules. Within this family there are a variety of enzyme subtypes with differing substrate specificities that must work together to bring about complete cellulose hydrolysis. They are found in structures called CELLULOSOMES.
Synonyms:	Enzyme System, Cellulase; Cellulase Enzyme Systems; Cellulase Enzyme System; Systems, Cellulase Enzyme; Enzyme Systems, Cellulase