alginase I, alginase activity, alginate lyase activity, poly(beta-D-1,4-mannuronide) lyase activity, alginate lyase I activity, poly(mana) alginate lyase activity
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Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: polysaccharides containing beta-D-mannuronate residues = oligosaccharides with 4-deoxy-alpha-L-erythro-hex-4-enopyranuronosyl end. This reaction is the eliminative cleavage of polysaccharides containing beta-D-mannuronate residues to give oligosaccharides with 4-deoxy-alpha-L-erythro-hex-4-enopyranuronosyl groups at their ends.
Source:EC:4.2.2.3