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== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Methylesterase''' (ME) removes a methyl group from the Υ-glutamyl methyl esther residues of methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins. ME participates in several metabolic pathways. <br /> | '''Methylesterase''' (ME) or '''pectinesterase''' removes a methyl group from the Υ-glutamyl methyl esther residues of methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins. ME participates in several metabolic pathways. <br /> | ||
* '''CheB ME''' is a phosphorylation-activated response regulator involved in reversible modification of bacterial chemotaxis receptors<ref>PMID:2991277</ref>. See [[Chemotaxis protein]].<br /> | * '''CheB ME''' is a phosphorylation-activated response regulator involved in reversible modification of bacterial chemotaxis receptors<ref>PMID:2991277</ref>. See [[Chemotaxis protein]].<br /> | ||
* '''Pectin ME''' causes demethylation of cell wall polygalactorunanas. It is involved in pectin digestion. The reaction products liberate frothing agents causing bloating in cattle<ref>PMID:11544130</ref>.<br /> | * '''Pectin ME''' causes demethylation of cell wall polygalactorunanas. It is involved in pectin digestion. The reaction products liberate frothing agents causing bloating in cattle<ref>PMID:11544130</ref>.<br /> | ||
