Pectinesterase extraction from papaya

Pectinesterase (EC.3.1.1.11) was extracted from papaya fruit (Carica papaya L.) var. Exotica. Incubation time, pH and NaCl concentration influenced the extraction process of pectinesterase from papaya fruit. A maximum activity of 6·98 units/min ml was obtained with 2 m NaCl solution, pH 8, and at 5...

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Main Authors: Fayyaz, A., Asbi, B.A., Ghazali, H.M., Che Man, Y.B., Selamat, Jinap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1993
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112706/1/112706.pdf