The fine structure of amylopectin

David J Manners, Norman K Matheson

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    Abstract

    A critical examination of an enzymic method for determining the ratio of A and B chains in amylopectin leads to a value of ~ 1:1, and not 2:1 as suggested other workers. Partial debranching with pullulanase gave results consistent with earlier suggestions that A chains are predominantly and selectively removed. The ratio of A and B chains in a partially branched amylopectin has been determined, and the results are discussed in relation to possible structures for amylopectin. © 1981.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)99-110
    Number of pages12
    JournalCarbohydrate Research
    Volume90
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Mar 1981

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