The enzyme triacetate-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.38)
catalyzes
Catalysis () is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by adding a substance known as a catalyst (). Catalysts are not consumed in the reaction and remain unchanged after it. If the reaction is rapid and the catalyst recyc ...
the reaction
:triacetate lactone + H
2O
triacetate
This enzyme belongs to the family of
hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic
ester bonds. The
systematic name is triacetolactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include triacetic lactone hydrolase, triacetic acid lactone hydrolase, TAL hydrolase, and triacetate lactone hydrolase.
References
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EC 3.1.1
Enzymes of unknown structure
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