MeSH definition : An enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of GLYCOGEN in animals by releasing glucose-1-phosphate
from the terminal alpha-1,4-glycosidic bond. This enzyme exists in two forms: an active
phosphorylated form ( PHOSPHORYLASE A) and an inactive un-phosphorylated form (PHOSPHORYLASE
B). Both a and b forms of phosphorylase exist as homodimers. In mammals, the major
isozymes of glycogen phosphorylase are found in muscle, liver and brain tissue.;
An enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of GLYCOGEN in animals by releasing glucose-1-phosphate
from the terminal alpha-1,4-glycosidic bond. This enzyme exists in two forms: an active
phosphorylated form ( PHOSPHORYLASE A) and an inactive un-phosphorylated form (PHOSPHORYLASE
B). Both a and b forms of phosphorylase exist as homodimers. In mammals, the major
isozymes of glycogen phosphorylase are found in muscle, liver and brain tissue.