Pectin methylesterase

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Pectin methylesterase; Pectin Methylesterase

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Plant polypeptides which enzymatically cleave pectin polymers. They are of allergological interest, as various marker allergens, e.g. Sal k 5 of the saltwort (Salsola kali), Ole e 11 a minor allergen of the laminales (e.g. olive) or Bet v 6 a minor allergen of the basales (e.g. birch) belong to this enzyme group.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles