Amylo-1,6-glucosidase
amylo-1,6-glucosidase
amylo-1,6-glucosidase n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycogen at specific branch points in its glucose residue chains; debrancher enzyme.
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the water-soluble part of a starch granule.
- Amylogenesis
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- Amyloid degeneration
amyloid degeneration amyloid degeneration n. The degeneration of a tissue or an organ characterized by the infiltration of amyloid between cells and fibers. Also called waxy degeneration. Historical Examples An enlarged spleen is often present, produced by the same conditions—by amyloid degeneration. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various amyloid degeneration […]
- Amyloid
Biochemistry. a waxy, translucent substance, composed primarily of protein fibers, that is deposited in various organs of animals in certain diseases. a nonnitrogenous food consisting especially of starch. Also, amyloidal. of, resembling, or containing amylum. Contemporary Examples If any of these got prioritized and funded to the extent of amyloid, we might be a lot […]
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