IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature

EC 3.2.1.65

Accepted name: levanase

Reaction: Random hydrolysis of (2→6)-β-D-fructofuranosidic linkages in (2→6)-β-D-fructans (levans) containing more than 3 fructose units

Other name(s): levan hydrolase

Systematic name: (2→6)-β-D-fructan fructanohydrolase

Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9041-11-6

References:

1. Avigad, G. and Bauer, S. Fructan hydrolases. Methods Enzymol. 8 (1966) 621-628.

[EC 3.2.1.65 created 1972]


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