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Glucan Synthesis

The first step in the pathway of mixed-linkage glucan synthesis is the production of UDP-glucose by the enzyme UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UGPase).

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Enzyme Class

Synthesis

Mixed-Link Glucan

(b-1,3,1,4-glucan)

GlycosylTransferase

CslF, CslH

Domains

GT2 (GT-A clan)

GlycosylHydrolase

?

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GlycosylHydrolase

?

Domains

GH10 

Other Enzymes

Others?

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Degradation

(b-1,3,1,4-glucan)

GlycosylHydrolase

 

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