ISSN 1995-5537
"Biotechnology" journal Vol. 2, No. 2, 2009
Р. 42-54, Bibliography 34, Ukraininan.
Universal Decimal classification: 577.152.32
MICROBIAL α-GLUCOSIDASES: CLASSIFICATION, SUBSTRATE SPECIFICITY AND MECHANISM OF ACTION
The review focuses on systematic identification of microbial α-glucosidases in present enzyme nomenclature based on substrate specificity and molecular structure. Particular attention is given to α-glucosidase occurrence among microorganisms, including extremophiles, their physical and chemical properties, catalytical abilities, substrate specificity and mechanism of action.
Key words: α-glucosidase, classification, properties, specificity, mechanism of action.
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