Figure 7From: Cellulose degradation: a therapeutic strategy in the improved treatment of Acanthamoeba infections Hydrolysis of cellulose by complexed cellulase system. The cellulase components are associated tightly forming multiprotein complexes called “cellulosome” and are found attached to bacterial cells. Components of hydrolysis are released in the vicinity of cells which are immediately taken up by the cells and metabolized.Back to article page