Agarase: Review of Major Sources, Categories, Purification Method, Enzyme Characteristics and Applications
Agarases are the enzymes which catalyze the hydrolysis of agar. They are classified into α-agarase (E.C. 3.2.1.158) and β-agarase (E.C. 3.2.1.81) according to the cleavage pattern. Several agarases have been isolated from different genera of bacteria found in seawater and marine sediments, as well a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-01-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/8/1/200/ |