Abstract
The method of "linkage analysis" of polysaccharides which involves the partial acid hydrolysis of a polysaccharide and the isolation (and characterisation) of the oligosaccharide fragments by charcoal chromatography has been applied to yeast glycogen and has resulted in the detection of only α-1:4- and α-1:6-types of glucosidic linkage. An essential part of the proof has consisted in the separation and isolation of maltose and izomaltose from the acid hydrolysate, readily accomplished on a charcoal column. The conclusion is reached that most, if not all, of the branch linkages are 1:6-links in the α-configuration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 355-359 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed) |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 1955 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)