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pec·tase

(pek'tās),
An enzyme that converts pectin to d-galacturonic acid (pectic acid); used in the treatment of certain foodstuffs.
Synonym(s): pectinesterase
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pectinesterase

(pĕk′tə-nĕs′tə-rās′, -rāz′)
n.
An enzyme found in certain plants, bacteria, and fungi that catalyzes the hydrolysis of pectin to pectic acid and methanol. Also called pectase.
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There are basically three types of pectic enzymes: de-esterifying enzymes (pectinesterases), depolymerizing enzymes (hydrolases and lyases), and protopectinases.
Foram utilizadas duas enzimas pectinoliticas comerciais, a Endozym[R] Active e a Endozym[R] Eclair, ambas com baixa atividade de pectinesterase, visando reduzir a liberacao de metanol.
Pasteurisation temperature of 90[degrees]C assured pectinesterase inactivation without detectable changes in flavour and colour of tamarind nectar and puree [35].
The researchers analyzed pH; Brix; colorimetry; titratable acidity; pectinesterase content; viscometry; consistometry; the microbiological viability of E.
Ketsa S, Daengkanit T (1999) Firmness and Activities of Polygalacturonase, Pectinesterase, [beta]-Galactosidase and Cellulase in Ripening During Harvested at Different Stages of Maturity.
Production of polygalacturonase and pectinesterase was induced by pectin, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, and xylan.
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