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Glycogen branching enzyme

Creates alpha-1,6 branches in glycogen.

Glycogen metabolismHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER2.4.1.18EC record
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Record type: enzyme. Creates alpha-1,6 branches in glycogen.
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HUMAN GENESGBE1Explore gene
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Catalyzes a step inGlycogen metabolismUsesGlycogenProducesGlycogenEncoded byGBE1
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Branch formation

Branching enzyme creates alpha-1,6 linkages and new non-reducing ends.

Glycogen metabolism · irreversible