Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase. Computer model showing the structure of the enzyme cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase,blue) with a molecule of cyclodextrin (red and white,upper left). This enzyme has the ability to catalyse various reactions. Its most important use is the synthesis of non-reducing cyclic dextrin molecules,known as cyclodextrins. Cyclodextrins are used in the food,pharmaceutical and chemical industries for their ability to hold other molecules (in this case,cholesterol) within their central ring. They can be used to remove a targeted molecule from a substance (for example in the production of cholesterol free foods),or to store a molecule and release it when triggered (for example,fragrances in tumble dryer sheets) | |
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