Properties
Description
1,4-a-D-Glucan maltohydrolase from sweet potato is responsible for hydrolyzing (1→4)-alpha-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides to remove successive alpha-maltose residues from the non-reducing ends of the chains.
Molecular Weight
30.5 kDa
Unit Definition
One unit releases 1mg of beta-maltose from starch in 3 minutes at 20°C, pH 4.8.
Applications
1,4-a-D-Glucan maltohydrolase from sweet potato is useful for s role as an industrial enzyme in the production of food and pharmaceuticals.
