IPR051563
Glycosyl Hydrolase Family 51 AI
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Short name | Glycosyl_Hydrolase_51 AI |
Description
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The glycosyl hydrolase 51 family is involved in the degradation of plant cell wall components, particularly arabinoxylan, which is a major constituent of hemicellulose. Members of this family act on small linear 1,5-alpha-linked L-arabinofuranosyl oligosaccharides, facilitating the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars. Some enzymes within this family also exhibit activity against other arabinose-containing substrates such as arabinan and may play roles in processes like abscission and secondary cell wall formation in xylem vessels. They are characterized by their ability to hydrolyze terminal alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl residues, with varying specificities for different linkages and substrate types.
Cross References
Contributing Member Database Entry
- PANTHER:PTHR31776
Representative structure
6zpv: Structure of Unliganded MgGH51 a-L-Arabinofuranosidase Crystal Type 3