ABSTRACT
Feruloyl esterase (E.C.3.1.1.73) plays a key role in hydrolyzing the ester bonds present between the hydroxycinnamate and plant cell wall. Feruloyl esterase enzymes are classified as Types A, B, C, and D on the basis of their sequence similarity and substrate specificity. The feruloyl esterase enzyme enhances the delignification, degradation, and saccharification of agro-residue, and it is converted into valuable end products. Different industries focused on the production of feruloyl esterase use it in animal feed, food industries, pulp and paper, fuel ethanol, and pharmaceutical preparation. The growing interest on feruloyl esterase in industries requires simple, low-cost, quick, and suitable methods for detection. This chapter summarizes the latest research on the classification, production, biochemical properties, and different detection methods for feruloyl esterase enzymes.
