3.2.1.2Gene ontology ID
GO:0016161
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: (1,4-alpha-D-glucosyl)(n+1) + H2O = (1,4-alpha-D-glucosyl)(n-1) + alpha-maltose. This reaction is the hydrolysis of 1,4-alpha-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides so as to remove successive maltose units from the non-reducing ends of the chains
Synonyms
1. 1,4-alpha-D-glucan maltohydrolase activity
2. beta amylase activity
3. glycogenase activity
4. saccharogen amylase activity
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