Polygalacturonase

A cell wall-degrading enzyme found in microorganisms and higher plants. It catalyzes the random hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-D-galactosiduronic linkages in pectate and other galacturonans. EC 3.2.1.15.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.450.800

MeSH Unique ID: D011096

Registry Number: EC 3.2.1.15

Entry Terms:

• Pectin Depolymerase
• Depolymerase, Pectin
• Pectinase
• Endopolygalacturonase

Previous Indexing:

• Glycoside Hydrolases (1966-1976)
• Pectins (1966-1976)
• Uronic Acids (1966-1976)

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Polygalacturonase