title: [Beta-fructofuranosidase--properties, structure and applications].
abstract: Beta-fructofuranosidase is the enzyme which releases terminal non-reducing beta-D-fructofuranoside residues in beta-D-fructofuranosides--saccharides commonly found in plants. Under appropriate conditions this enzyme may also catalyze the reaction of synthesis. Now, beta-fructofuranosidase is one of best biochemically characterized enzymes. Also the 3D structure of this protein has been determined. Resolution of the conformation of beta fructofuranosidase--so far only from a few microorganisms--has allowed for the partial explanation of its substrate specificity and understanding of mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis. This article presents a review of current reports on properties of beta-fructofuranosidases derived from various sources with focus on their structure, mechanism of action, biosynthesis and industrial applications.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Technical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland. marzena.jedrzejczak-krzepkowska@p.lodz.pl
authors.forename: Marzena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jedrzejczak-Krzepkowska
authors.forename: Halina
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kalinowska
authors.forename: Stanisław
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bielecki
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000201:enzymology; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D013379:Substrate Specificity; D043324:beta-Fructofuranosidase / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D043324:beta-Fructofuranosidase