Characterization of Nanostructural Modifications Introduced into a Model Pectic Homogalacturonan by Esterases or Chemical Saponification and Modeling of Enzyme Mode of Action

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Pectin functionality is largely dependent on the ratio of methylesterified/demethylesterified galacturonic acid (GalA) residues present in its polymeric homogalacturonan region (40 – 60 nm in length, 100 – 150 GalA residues) and how the two [...]