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CAS 9001-42-7

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alpha-Glucosidase

Description:
Alpha-glucosidase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism by catalyzing the hydrolysis of alpha-glucosidic linkages in oligosaccharides and disaccharides, ultimately facilitating the breakdown of starch and glycogen into glucose. This enzyme is primarily found in the intestines and is essential for the digestion of carbohydrates. Its activity is significant in regulating blood sugar levels, making it a target for certain diabetes medications, such as acarbose, which inhibit its function to slow glucose absorption. Alpha-glucosidase is a glycoprotein, meaning it has carbohydrate groups attached to its polypeptide chain, which can influence its stability and activity. The enzyme operates optimally at specific pH and temperature ranges, which are critical for its function in biological systems. Additionally, alpha-glucosidase is involved in various metabolic pathways and is studied for its potential therapeutic applications in managing conditions related to carbohydrate metabolism. Its CAS number, 9001-42-7, is a unique identifier used to facilitate the identification and study of this enzyme in scientific literature and databases.
Formula:Unspecified
Synonyms:
  • A-glucosidase from bacillus*stearothermophilus ly
  • A-glucosidase type I from bakers yeast
  • A-glucosidase type V from rice
  • A-glucosidase type iv from*brewers yeast
  • Aryl-α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucosidase
  • Brush border hydrolase
  • E.C. 3.2.1.20
  • Ec 3.2.1.20
  • Glucoinvertase
  • Glucosidasa, Α-
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