An enzyme involved in the formation of carbohydrates. It catalyzes the branching reaction during the synthesis of glycogen and amylopectin. It cleaves several residues, including the end of the growing sugar chain, with α-1,4 bonds, and creates α-1,6 bonds in the middle of the remaining sugar chain (see figure). In the case of glycogen, branching increases the solubility and the number of ends that can be extended. The reaction is irreversible. It is found widely in the living world, and because the nature of the reaction differs, it is called Q enzyme (plants), branching factor (animals), amylo(1,4→1,6)transglycosidase, etc. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
炭水化物の形成に関与する酵素。グリコーゲンやアミロペクチン合成の際に,分枝構造形成反応を触媒する。糖鎖の伸長末端を含む数残基を,α‐1,4結合で切断し,残りの糖鎖の途中にα‐1,6結合させる(図参照)。グリコーゲンの場合では,分枝により溶解度が高まり,伸長しうる末端数が増加する。反応は不可逆的。生物界に広く存在し,反応の性質が異なるので,Q酵素Q‐enzyme(植物),分枝因子branching factor(動物),アミロ(1,4→1,6)トランスグリコシダーゼなどと呼ばれる。
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