Reaction: Random hydrolysis of (1→3)-α-D-galactosidic linkages in Aerobacter aerogenes capsular polysaccharide
Other name(s): polysaccharide depolymerase; capsular polysaccharide galactohydrolase
Systematic name: Aerobacter-capsular-polysaccharide galactohydrolase
Comments: Hydrolyses the galactosyl-α-1,3-D-galactose linkages only in the complex substrate, bringing about depolymerization.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 62213-16-5
References:
1. Yurewicz, E.C., Ghalambor, M.A., Duckworth, D.H. and Heath, E.C. Catalytic and molecular properties of a phage-induced capsular polysaccharide depolymerase. J. Biol. Chem. 246 (1971) 5607-5716. [PMID: 5096084]
2. Yurewicz, E.C., Ghalambor, M.A. and Heath, E.C. The structure of Aerobacter aerogenes capsular polysaccharide. J. Biol. Chem. 246 (1971) 5596-5606. [PMID: 4328830]