beta-Amylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-glycosidic linkages in starch, glycogen, and related polysaccharides and oligosaccharides so as to remove successive beta-maltose units from the non-reducing ends of the chains. EC 3.2.1.2.

Year introduced: 1991(1978)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.450.066.100

MeSH Unique ID: D001614

Registry Number: EC 3.2.1.2

Entry Terms:

• beta Amylase

Previous Indexing:

• Amylases (1966-1977)

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beta-Amylase