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Synthesis of Polysaccharides III: Sucrase as Catalyst

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Sucrase-type glycosyltransferases that classified into non-Leloir glycosyltransferases, named glucansucrase and fructansucrase, catalyze in transfer of either a glucose or a fructose from sucrose to produce glucans or fructans. The reactions need only a renewable carbon resource, such as sucrose, and proceed very efficiently, with high yields, with regio- and stereoselectivity, and in one-pot water-based system. This chapter provides an overview of the glucansucrase and fructansucrase enzymes, their reaction, and product specificity. Finally, we discuss the potential applications of α-glucans produced by glucansucrase in new bio-based materials.

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Kimura, S., Iwata, T. (2019). Synthesis of Polysaccharides III: Sucrase as Catalyst. In: Kobayashi, S., Uyama, H., Kadokawa, Ji. (eds) Enzymatic Polymerization towards Green Polymer Chemistry. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3813-7_4

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