An acidic thermostable xylanase of GH10 (TlXyn10A) was identified in T.leycettanus.
Sequence analysis revealed seven residues probably involved in substrate contacting.
Mutant TlXyn10A_P with modifications at subsites +2 to +4 showed improved properties.
TlXyn10_P in combination with cellulase released the most reducing sugar form wheat straw.