Chemicals and Drugs

Polygalacturonase

A cell wall-degrading enzyme found in microorganisms and higher plants. It catalyzes the random hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-D-galactosiduronic linkages in pectate and other galacturonans. EC 3.2.1.15.

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Abstract

A cell wall-degrading enzyme found in microorganisms and higher plants. It catalyzes the random hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-D-galactosiduronic linkages in pectate and other galacturonans. EC 3.2.1.15.

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Synonyms

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  • Pectin Depolymerase
  • Pectinase
  • Depolymerase, Pectin
  • Endopolygalacturonase

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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in microorganisms & higher plants

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History Note

91(77); was see under GLYCOSIDE HYDROLASES 1977-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Glycoside Hydrolases (1966-1976)
  • Pectins (1966-1976)
  • Uronic Acids (1966-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Polygalacturonase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011096. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011096
  2. Polygalacturonase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygalacturonase
  3. Polygalacturonase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q598874