Quercitrinase
Definition:
EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.2 Glycosylases > 3.2.1 Glycosidases, i.e. enzymes that hydrolyse O- and S-glycosyl compounds > 3.2.1.66 quercitrinase
Quercitrinase is a flavonoid-rhamnose-releasing hydrolase that hydrolyses quercitrin (quercetin 3-L-rhamnoside) into quercetin and L-rhamnose. By removing the rhamnose it releases the flavonol aglycone quercetin, contributing to plant flavonoid metabolism and dietary flavonoid bioactivation.
Quercitrinase is a flavonoid-rhamnose-releasing hydrolase that hydrolyses quercitrin (quercetin 3-L-rhamnoside) into quercetin and L-rhamnose. By removing the rhamnose it releases the flavonol aglycone quercetin, contributing to plant flavonoid metabolism and dietary flavonoid bioactivation.
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