Pectinesterase (PE) ({EC number|3.1.1.11}) is a ubiquitous cell-wall-associated enzyme that presents several isoforms that facilitate plant cell wall modification and subsequent breakdown. It is found in all higher plants as well as in some bacteria and fungi. Pectinesterase functions primarily by altering the localised pH of the cell wall resulti...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectinesterase
Synonym for pectase ... <enzyme> An enzyme that converts pectin to d-galacturonic acid (pectic acid); used in the treatment of certain foodstuffs. ... Synonym: pectinesterase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: pek′tin-es′tĕr-ās Synonyms: pectase
Found on
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=66379
No exact match found.
