1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme (also known as 1,4 alpha Glucan Branching Enzyme, Branching Enzyme, 1,4-alpha-Glucan): In glycogen or amylopectin synthesis, the enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a segment of a 1,4-alpha-glucan chain to a primary hydroxy group in a similar glucan chain. EC 2.4.1.18.

NIH MeSH · D015061Chemicals and Drugs

1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme

Also known as1,4 alpha Glucan Branching Enzyme · Branching Enzyme, 1,4-alpha-Glucan · Enzyme, 1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching · Branching Enzyme · Enzyme, Branching · Branching Glycosyltransferase · Glycosyltransferase, Branching · Starch Branching Enzyme · Branching Enzyme, Starch · Enzyme, Starch Branching · Amylopectin Branching Enzyme · Branching Enzyme, Amylopectin

Definition

In glycogen or amylopectin synthesis, the enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a segment of a 1,4-alpha-glucan chain to a primary hydroxy group in a similar glucan chain. EC 2.4.1.18.

MeSH classification

D08.811.913.400.450.460.100

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What does 1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme mean in medicine?

In glycogen or amylopectin synthesis, the enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a segment of a 1,4-alpha-glucan chain to a primary hydroxy group in a similar glucan chain. EC 2.4.1.18. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.

Is 1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme known by any other names?

Yes. 1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme is also referred to as 1,4 alpha Glucan Branching Enzyme, Branching Enzyme, 1,4-alpha-Glucan, Enzyme, 1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching, Branching Enzyme in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.

Where does 1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme sit in the medical classification?

1,4-alpha-Glucan Branching Enzyme falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D08.811.913.400.450.460.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.

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