Description
In enzymology, an acetylxylan esterase (EC 3.1.1.72) is an enzyme that catalyzes a chemical reaction, the deacetylation of xylans and xylo-oligosaccharides. This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds.
Abbr
Acetyl xylan esterase, Recombinant (Thermotoga maritima)
Species
Thermotoga maritima
Form
35 mM NaHepes buffer, pH 7.5, 750 mM NaCl, 200 mM imidazol, 3.5 mM CaCl2, 0.02% sodium azide and 25% (v/v) glycerol
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.1.72
CAS No.
188959-24-2;9000-82-2
Molecular Weight
39.2 kDa
Purity
>90% as judged by SDS-PAGE
Specificity
Variety of acetylated compounds, including cephalosporin; 4-nitrophenyl-β-D-xylopyranoside monoacetates
Optimum temperature
100 °C
Storage
This enzyme is shipped at room temperature but should be stored at -20 °C.
Synonyms
Acetylxylan esterase; EC 3.1.1.72; 188959-24-2; 9000-82-2
