Cutinases: Characteristics and Insights in Industrial Production

Cutinases (EC 3.1.1.74) are serin esterases that belong to the α/β hydrolases superfamily and present in Ser-His-Asp catalytic triad. They show characteristics between lipases. These enzymes hydrolyze esters triacylglycerols catalyze esterification transesterification reactions. synthesize by plant pathogenic fungi, but some bacteria plants have been found produce cutinases as well. In nature they facilitate a pathogen’s invasion hydrolyzing cuticle protects plants, can be also used for saprophytic fungi way nourish themselves. wide range of substrates like esters, polyesters, waxes makes this enzyme very attractive industrial purposes. This work discusses techniques interest such immobilization purification, well most important uses industries.