Orsellinate-depside hydrolase explained

orsellinate-depside hydrolase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.40
Cas Number:	62213-12-1
Go Code:	0050160

The enzyme orsellinate-depside hydrolase (EC 3.1.1.40) catalyzes the reaction

orsellinate depside + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons 2 orsellinate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is orsellinate-depside hydrolase. This enzyme is also called lecanorate hydrolase.

References

• Schultz J, Mosbach K . 1971 . Studies on lichen enzymes. Purification and properties of an orsellinate depside hydrolase obtained from Lasallia pustulata . Eur. J. Biochem. . 22 . 153 - 7 . 5116606 . 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1971.tb01526.x . 2 . free .