Symbol Glyco_hydro_4 Pfam clan CL0063 PROSITE PDOC01027 | Pfam PF02056 InterPro IPR001088 SCOP 1obb | |
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In molecular biology, glycoside hydrolase family 4 is a family of glycoside hydrolases.
Glycoside hydrolases EC 3.2.1. are a widespread group of enzymes that hydrolyse the glycosidic bond between two or more carbohydrates, or between a carbohydrate and a non-carbohydrate moiety. A classification system for glycoside hydrolases, based on sequence similarity, has led to the definition of >100 different families. This classification is available on the CAZy(http://www.cazy.org/GH1.html) web site, and also discussed at CAZypedia, an online encyclopedia of carbohydrate active enzymes.
Glycoside hydrolase family 4 CAZY GH_4 comprises enzymes with several known activities; 6-phospho-beta-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.86); 6-phospho-alpha-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.122); alpha-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.22). 6-phospho-alpha-glucosidase requires both NAD(H) and divalent metal (Mn2+, Fe2+, Co2+, or Ni2+) for activity.