**2.3 Proteins**

Cruz et al. [12] isolated the wax protein from "Carnauba" wax and the samples accomplished by SDS-Tricine-gel electrophoresis technique. It showed relative molecular masses of 26,000 (β-1,3-glucanase) and 24,000 Da (class III chitinase), respectively. However, these proteins have been involved in the resistance systems of plants against insects and pathogens. In addition, the authors found that proteins segregated from the different portions of carnauba wax have antifungal enzymatic action. These chemicals, chitinase and β-1,3-glucanases, can hinder early development of organisms and modify hyphal (threadlike fibers like mycelium of parasites) morphology of growths developing within the proteins.
