The mechanism of carbohydrase action. 5. Action of human salivary α-amylase on amylopectin and glycogen

Biochem J. 1960 August; 76(2): 246–253.

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The mechanism of carbohydrase action. 5. Action of human salivary α-amylase on amylopectin and glycogen^*

P. J. P. Roberts^† and W. J. Whelan^†

Chemistry Department, University College of North Wales, Bangor

^†Present addresses. (P.J.P.R.): Imperial Chemical Industries, Rocksavage Works, Weston, Runcorn, Cheshire; (W.J.W.): The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine, Chelsea Bridge Road, London, S.W. 1.

^*Part 4: Walker & Whelan (1957).

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