BASEBiological Archive
for Science & Education
Search
HomeMetabolismGlycogen debranching enzyme
Protein · enzymePROTEIN · ENZYME RECORD

Glycogen debranching enzyme

Transfers short glucose chains and hydrolyzes alpha-1,6 branch points during glycogen breakdown.

Glycogen metabolismHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER3.2.1.33EC record
BUILD UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Learn about Glycogen debranching enzyme

Glycogen debranching is a protein that speeds up a chemical reaction. Cells can adjust when and how strongly many enzymes work.

Start here for the main idea. Choose Learn for reactions and connections.

Record type: enzyme. Transfers short glucose chains and hydrolyzes alpha-1,6 branch points during glycogen breakdown.
QUICK FACTS

At a glance

HUMAN GENESAGLExplore gene
FOLLOW THE BIOLOGY

Connected records

6 links
Catalyzes a step inGlycogen metabolismUsesGlycogenUsesWaterProducesGlucose 1-phosphateProducesGlucoseEncoded byAGL
STRUCTURED REACTIONS

Reactions it catalyzes

Open metabolism map
2

Branch-point removal

The debranching enzyme rearranges short chains and hydrolyzes alpha-1,6-linked glucose.

Glycogen metabolism · irreversible