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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