REVIEW: Novel sources and functions of microbial lipases and their role in the infection mechanisms

Lipases belong to the family of serine hydrolases, which in turn include various esterase enzymes (E.C.3.1.1.1). They are involved in the cleavage of triacylglycerols to free fatty acids and glycerol in many important biological processes, as for instance routine metabolism of dietary triglycerides...

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Published inPhysiological and molecular plant pathology Vol. 104; pp. 119 - 126
Main Authors Pascoal, Ananias, Estevinho, Letícia M., Martins, Ivone M., Choupina, Altino B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2018
Subjects
Biocatalysts
Biotechnological applications
Lipases
Phytophthora cinnamomi
Biotechnological applications
Phytophthora cinnamomi
Biocatalysts
Lipases
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Summary:Lipases belong to the family of serine hydrolases, which in turn include various esterase enzymes (E.C.3.1.1.1). They are involved in the cleavage of triacylglycerols to free fatty acids and glycerol in many important biological processes, as for instance routine metabolism of dietary triglycerides to cell signalling and inflammation. Lipases constitute a ubiquitous group of enzymes able to catalyse a number of different reactions, many of them of industrial interest. Particularly, microbial lipases exhibit a wide range of industrial applications, namely in pharmaceutical, food and detergents industry. The aim of this review is to summarize the recent achievements illustrating the importance and the versatility of microbial lipases, including their involvement in infection mechanisms.
ISSN:0885-5765
1096-1178
DOI:10.1016/j.pmpp.2018.08.003