Wax-ester hydrolase
Definition:
EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.1 Carboxylic-ester hydrolases > 3.1.1.50 wax-ester hydrolase
Wax-ester hydrolase is the wax-degrading esterase. It hydrolyzes a wax ester with water, releasing long-chain alcohol and long-chain carboxylate; it also acts on long-chain monoacylglycerols but not di-/tri-acylglycerols. It occurs in viruses and cellular organisms.
Wax-ester hydrolase is the wax-degrading esterase. It hydrolyzes a wax ester with water, releasing long-chain alcohol and long-chain carboxylate; it also acts on long-chain monoacylglycerols but not di-/tri-acylglycerols. It occurs in viruses and cellular organisms.
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