alpha-amylase activity [GO_0004556]
Catalysis of the endohydrolysis of (1->4)-alpha-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more alpha-(1->4)-linked D-glucose units.
alpha-amylase activity
ID: GO_0004556
Class
Catalysis of the endohydrolysis of (1->4)-alpha-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more alpha-(1->4)-linked D-glucose units.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| taka-amylase A | related synonym | |
| 1,4-alpha-D-glucan glucanohydrolase activity | related synonym | |
| alpha amylase activity | related synonym | |
| alpha-amylase activity (releasing maltohexaose) | narrow synonym | |
| glycogenase activity | broad synonym | 3.2.1.1 |
| endoamylase activity | related synonym |
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