Abstract
Background:Maltose metabolism during leaf starch degradation requires a multidomain glucanotransferase and a complex polysaccharide. Results: A conventional bacterial glucanotransferase rescues an Arabidopsis mutant lacking the multidomain glucanotransferase. Conclusion:Both the plant glucanotransferase-polysaccharide couple and the bacterial enzyme provide a glucosyl buffer in the starch degradation pathway. Significance:New light is shed on the regulation and evolution of maltose metabolism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28581-28598 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 40 |
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Publication status | Published - 4 Oct 2013 |