Maurice K.H. Essers

Beyond Branching: Unlocking the Catalytic Versatility of Branching Enzymes for the Design of Diverse α-Glucan Structures

Starch-modifying glycoside hydrolases (GHs) typically operate via a retaining double-displacement mechanism, involving formation of a covalent glycosyl–enzyme intermediate. This intermediate can be resolved either by water, resulting in hydrolysis, or by a glucan acceptor, leadin...