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  • Title: [Advances in cutinase research].
    Author: Li J, Liu L, Chen S, Du G, Chen J.
    Journal: Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao; 2009 Dec; 25(12):1829-37. PubMed ID: 20352957.
    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.
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