Characterization of Nanostructural Modifications Introduced into a Model Pectic Homogalacturonan by Esterases or Chemical Saponification and Modeling of Enzyme Mode of Action
Cameron R.G., Luzio G.A., Kim Y., Vasu P., Savary B.J., Williams M.A.K., United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, US
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 [...]