Advances in cutinase research.
- Author:
Jianghua LI
1
;
Long LIU
;
Sheng CHEN
;
Guocheng DU
;
Jian CHEN
Author Information
1. School ofBiotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Amino Acid Sequence;
Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases;
chemistry;
genetics;
metabolism;
Catalysis;
Environmental Pollution;
prevention & control;
Molecular Sequence Data;
Textile Industry
- From:
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology
2009;25(12):1829-1837
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Cutinase (EC 3.1.1.74) is a kind of hydrolase capable of catalyzing the cleavage of ester bonds of cutin to release fatty acids. Cutinase displayed hydrolytic activity not only toward cutin but also a variety of soluble synthetic esters, insoluble triglycerides and polyesters. Besides its hydrolytic activity, cutinase also showed synthetic activity and transester activity. Therefore, cutinase was evaluated as a versatile lipolytic enzyme used in food and chemical industry. Recently, it is found that cutinase has potential use in cotton bio-scouring and synthetic fibers modification. Cutinase is the most important enzyme in clean production of textile industry.
