Definition
noun
An amylase that cleaves the last alpha-1,4-glycosidic linkages at the nonreducing end of amylase and amylopectin to yield glucose.
Supplement
The enzyme is produced by fungi, especially those in the aspergillus genus.
“Synonyms:”
- Glucan 1,4-α-glucosidase
- γ-amylase
- Exo-1,4-α-glucosidase
- amyloglucosidase
- lysosomal α-glucosidase
- 1,4-α-D-glucan glucohydrolase
Compare: alpha-amylase, beta-amylase