Pectinesterase
Definition:
EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.1 Carboxylic-ester hydrolases > 3.1.1.11 pectinesterase
Pectinesterase is the plant/firmicute pectin-methylester-modifying enzyme. It hydrolyzes the methyl ester groups of pectin, releasing n methanol and pectate, setting up pectin gelation and cell-wall modification. Expected in Eukaryota and Bacteria.
Pectinesterase is the plant/firmicute pectin-methylester-modifying enzyme. It hydrolyzes the methyl ester groups of pectin, releasing n methanol and pectate, setting up pectin gelation and cell-wall modification. Expected in Eukaryota and Bacteria.
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