Studies on carbohydrate-metabolising enzymes. Part XXI. The α-glucosidase and d-enyme activity of extracts of carrots and tomatoes

David J Manners, Karen L Rowe

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

16 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Extracts of carrot roots and tomato fruits show a range of carbohydrase activities, including substantial maltase, nigerase, and isomaltase activity. In addition, the extracts unexpectedly showed disporportionation activity ith maltotriose and higher maltosaccharides. This latter activity (D-enzyme) can be separated from the a-glucosidases by continuous electrophoresis. The purified D-enzymes show a similar catalytic activity to the corresponding potato enzyme, but differ in optimum pH and other properties. © 1969.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)441-450
Number of pages10
JournalCarbohydrate Research
Volume9
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1969

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Studies on carbohydrate-metabolising enzymes. Part XXI. The α-glucosidase and d-enyme activity of extracts of carrots and tomatoes'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this