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Review
. 2016 Jun;6(1):47.
doi: 10.1007/s13205-016-0371-4. Epub 2016 Feb 8.

Microbial pectinases: an ecofriendly tool of nature for industries

G Garg  1 , A Singh  2 , A Kaur  2 , R Singh  3 , J Kaur  3 , R Mahajan  4
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Review

Microbial pectinases: an ecofriendly tool of nature for industries

G Garg et al. 3 Biotech. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

Pectinases are the growing enzymes of biotechnological sector, showing gradual increase in their market. They hold a leading position among the commercially produced industrial enzymes. These enzymes are ecofriendly tool of nature that are being used extensively in various industries like wine industry; food industry; paper industry for bleaching of pulp and waste paper recycling; in the processing of fruit-vegetables, tea-coffee, animal feed; extraction of vegetable oil and scouring of plant fibres. Moreover, enzymatic catalysis is preferred over other chemical methods, since it is more specific, less aggressive and saves energy. This is the review which covers the information available on the applicability potential of this group of enzymes in various sectors.

Keywords: Biobleaching; Bioscouring; Clarification; Degumming; Recycling.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Fig. 1
Mode of action and products of pectinases (Lang and Dornenburg 2000). Mode of action of pectinases: a R=H for PG (Polygalacturonases) and CH3 for PMG (Polymethylgalacturonases), b PE (Pectin esterase), c R=H for PGL (Polygalacturonate lyase) and CH3 for PL (Pectin lyase). The arrow indicates the mode of action of different forms of pectinases. Products of pectinases: a Saturated galacturonic acid formed by PG and Saturated methoxylated galacturonide by PMG, b Pectic acid formed by PE, c Unsaturated galacturonic acid formed by PGL and unsaturated methoxylated galacturonide by PL
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Applications of pectinases in various industries
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