ESTERASE ACTIVITIES OF BETA-N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINIDASE PREPARATIONS

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作者
LEABACK, DH
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[1] Biochemistry Dept., Institure of Orthopaedics, Stanmore,, Middx. Middx.
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10.1016/0005-2744(69)90319-2
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Evidence indicating that the enzyme β-N-acetyl-d-glucosaminidase (EC 3.2.1.30) can catalyse the hydrolysis of esters has been presented. This is probably the first demonstration of catalytic action of a glycosidase upon structures other than glycosides. The specificity of the esteratic activities has been examined, and the possible significance of the results has been discussed. © 1969.
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