Abstract
This review on barley alpha-amylases 1 (AMY1) and 2 (AMY2) addresses rational mutations at distal subsites to the catalytic site, polysaccharide hydrolysis, and interactions with proteinaceous inhibitors. Subsite mapping of barley alpha-amylases revealed 6 glycone and 4 aglycone substrate subsites. Moreover, two maltooligosaccharide surface binding sites have been identified. Engineering of outer subsites -6 and +4 alters action patterns and relative specificities. Thus, compared to wild-type, Y105A AMY1 (subsite -6) shows 140%, 15%, and
Original language | English |
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Journal | Biologia |
Volume | 60 |
Pages (from-to) | 27-36 |
ISSN | 0006-3088 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- isozyme chimeras
- amylopectin
- proteinaceous inhibitors
- degree of multiple attack
- barley alpha-amylase
- secondary binding sites
- subsite mutants