Glucosidases are the glycoside hydrolase enzymes categorized under the EC number 3.2.1.
They catalyze the cleavage of individual glucosyl residues from various glycoconjugates including alpha- or beta-linked polymers of glucose. This enzyme converts complex sugars into simpler ones.
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 3.2.1.106 | catalyzes 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
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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]] |
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