Cutinase is a serine esterase. It hydrolyses cutin, an insoluble polyester which covers the surface of plants. It is also able to hydrolyse fatty acids esters and emulsified triacylglycerol as efficiently as lipases.
Defined by 5 residues: SER:A-28 [auth A-42]SER:A-106 [auth A-120]GLN:A-107 [auth A-121]ASP:A-161 [auth A-175]HIS:A-174 [auth A-188]