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Glucosidases are the glycoside hydrolase categorized under the EC number 3.2.1.


Function
Alpha-glucosidases are enzymes involved in breaking down complex carbohydrates such as and into their .

They catalyze the cleavage of individual residues from various including alpha- or beta-linked polymers of glucose. This enzyme converts complex sugars into simpler ones.


Members
Different sources include different members in this class. Members marked with a "#" are considered by MeSH to be glucosidases.

digestion]] enzyme in [[mammal]]s
is a [[plant]] enzyme to break down [[starch]]
is a digestive enzyme
breaks down [[cellulose]] from plant material
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Mannosyl-oligosaccharide glucosidase #EC 3.2.1.106catalyzes the first trimming step of the N-glycosylation pathway; is associated with Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation type IIb
is associated with Glycogen storage disease type II
is associated with Gaucher's disease

one member of the β-galactosidase family, breaks down [[milk]] sugars, and its absence in [[adult]]hood causes lactose intolerance
in mammals, yeast and some bacteria, combines transferase and glucosidase activity in glycogen breakdown
has been used as a [[detergent]]


Clinical significance
Alpha-glucosidases are targeted by alpha-glucosidase inhibitors such as and to control diabetes mellitus type 2.


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