Tag: enzyme

Mysterious enzyme does damage control, can help with health, environment

by Brad Buck
June 20, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A previously mysterious family of enzymes removes abnormal versions of some very common chemicals found in all life forms, opening many possibilities for health and agricultural applications, a University of Florida Institute ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Andrew Hanson, Enzyme, Horticultural Sciences

Researchers pinpoint culprits in grapefruit/drug interactions, UF/IFAS citrus breeder says

by Tom Nordlie
December 19, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The quest to develop a grapefruit hybrid that will not interact with medication has taken a step forward, as researchers pinpoint compounds most responsible for the problem, a University of Florida citrus breeder says. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Citrus, Enzyme, Fred Gmitter, Furanocoumarin, Grapefruit, Juice, Pummelo

UF/IFAS scientists discover enzyme that improves flavor of ripening tomatoes

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 1, 2012

Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The enzyme CXE1 will never be a household name, but a new University of Florida study suggests that tomato lovers owe it a debt of thanks nonetheless -- without it, their favorite fruit might not be ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CXE1, Enzyme, Harry Klee, Taste, Tomato

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