Glucan 1,4-α-maltohydrolase



 
Systematic name 4-α-D-glucan α-maltohydrolase IUBMB nomenclature Glucan 1,4-α-maltohydrolase
CAS number 160611-47-2 IUBMB number EC 3.2.1.133
EC number None
Synonyms
  • maltogenic α-amylase; 1,4-α-D-glucan α-maltohydrolase
Properties

Hydrolysis of (1→4)-α-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides so as to remove successive α-maltose residues from the non-reducing ends of the chains. Acts on starch and related polysaccharides and oligosaccharides. The product is α-maltose; cf. EC 3.2.1.2 β-amylase.