Invertase
From Proteopedia
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3D Structures of invertase
Updated on 30-March-2016
FunctionInvertase (INV) catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose[1]. INV is produced by bees which use it to make honey from nectar. Cell-wall INV is crucial for metabolism, growth and differentiation in plants[2]. For details in Hebrew see Invertase (Hebrew). DiseaseRelevanceINV is used in the food industry to produce fructose which is sweeter and does not crystallize easily. Structural highlights
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Updated on 30-March-2016
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