Glucosidases

Glucosidases

Glucosidases are glycoside hydrolase enzymes categorized under the EC number 3.2.1.

Function

α-glucosidases are enzymes involved in breaking down complex carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen

They catalyze the cleavage of individual glucosyl residues from various glycoconjugates including alpha- or beta-linked polymers of glucose.

Members

Different sources include different members in this class. Members marked with a "#" are considered by MeSH to be glucosidases.

Clinical significance

They are targeted by alpha-glucosidase inhibitors such as acarbose and miglitol to control diabetes mellitus type 2.

ee also

* DNA glycosylases
* Mucopolysaccharidoses

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