different between cutin vs cutinase

cutin

English

Etymology

From cut(is) +? -in.

Noun

cutin (countable and uncountable, plural cutins)

  1. (biochemistry) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle.
    • 2018, Damian Carrington, The Guardian, 16 April:
      The structure of the enzyme looked very similar to one evolved by many bacteria to break down cutin, a natural polymer used as a protective coating by plants.

Derived terms

  • cutinase

Related terms

  • cutan

Translations

Anagrams

  • incut, tunic

cutin From the web:



cutinase

English

Etymology

cutin +? -ase

Noun

cutinase (plural cutinases)

  1. (biochemistry) cutin hydrolase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes cutin

Related terms

  • cutinolytic

See also

  • PETase

Anagrams

  • Anicetus, unicates

cutinase From the web:

  • what is cutinase enzyme
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