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DEXTRANSUCRASE is a representative member of the general class of enzymes known as transglycosidases. In this particular example, the glucosyl group from sucrose is transferred to a suitable acceptor, which causes chain initiation, and dextran is formed. Polymer-formation is governed by many factors such as the nature of the acceptor molecule, pH and temperature1.
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NEELY, W., HALLMARK, J. Dextransucrase V and the Role of Metal Ions in Enzyme Catalysis. Nature 191, 385–386 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/191385b0
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