Invertase
From Proteopedia
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3D Structures of invertase
Updated on 22-June-2017
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). RelevanceINV is used in the food industry to produce fructose which is sweeter and does not crystallize easily. Structural highlightsThe active site pocket of INV contains the catalytic residues Asp and Glu[3].
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Updated on 22-June-2017
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