Tannase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.1 Carboxylic-ester hydrolases > 3.1.1.20 tannase
Tannase is the gallotannin-degrading esterase. It hydrolyzes the ester links of digallate (and other tannins) with water, releasing 2 gallate, cleaving galloyl-gallate bonds. Expected in Eukaryota and Bacteria.

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