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Cutinases: Characteristics and Insights in Industrial Production
Alejandro MartínezSergi Maicassubject
CutinasepurificationeducationCutinTP1-1185behavioral disciplines and activitiesCatalysisReaccions químiquesHydrolysisdetergentCatalytic triadPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryaromasQD1-999cutinasechemistry.chemical_classificationbiologytextileChemistryChemical technologyfungicutinfood and beveragesSUPERFAMILYbiology.organism_classificationChemistryEnzymeBiochemistryEnzimsTransesterification reactionBacteriadescription
Cutinases (EC 3.1.1.74) are serin esterases that belong to the α/β hydrolases superfamily and present in the Ser-His-Asp catalytic triad. They show characteristics between esterases and lipases. These enzymes hydrolyze esters and triacylglycerols and catalyze esterification and transesterification reactions. Cutinases are synthesize by plant pathogenic fungi, but some bacteria and plants have been found to produce cutinases as well. In nature they facilitate a pathogen’s invasion by hydrolyzing the cuticle that protects plants, but can be also used for saprophytic fungi as a way to nourish themselves. Cutinases can hydrolyze a wide range of substrates like esters, polyesters, triacylglycerols and waxes and that makes this enzyme very attractive for industrial purposes. This work discusses techniques of industrial interest such as immobilization and purification, as well as some of the most important uses of cutinases in industries.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-01 | Catalysts |