MeSH definition : An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-glycosidic linkages in starch,
glycogen, and related polysaccharides and oligosaccharides so as to remove successive
beta-maltose units from the non-reducing ends of the chains. EC 3.2.1.2.;
MeSH synonym : beta amylase;
MeSH CAS label : 1,4-alpha-D-Glucan maltohydrolase;
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-glycosidic linkages in starch,
glycogen, and related polysaccharides and oligosaccharides so as to remove successive
beta-maltose units from the non-reducing ends of the chains. EC 3.2.1.2.