Description
Pectinesterase catalyzes the hydrolysis of the methyl esters of pectin to yield pectate and methanol.
Abbr
Pectin methylesterase, Recombinant (Dickeya dadantii)
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 3.1.1.11
Molecular Weight
39.0 kDa
Purity
>90% as judged by SDS-PAGE
Specificity
Methylated pectins
Optimum temperature
50 °C
Storage
This enzyme is shipped at room temperature but should be stored at -20 °C.
Synonyms
Pectinesterase; EC 3.1.1.11; pectin demethoxylase; pectin methoxylase; pectin methylesterase; pectase; pectin methyl esterase; pectinoesterase; pectin pectylhydrolase; 9025-98-3
