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Enzymatic synthesis of analogues and derivatives of trehalose and sucrose

ReferenceD02416
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Robert Rastall
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Reading
DepartmentFood and Nutritional Sciences
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 117,626
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 07/11/1994
End date 06/11/1997
Duration36 months

Abstract

A range of trehalose and sucrose analogues and derivatives will be enzymically synthesised using reversal of glycosidase enzymes. Enzymes in solution and immobilised in enzyme reactors will be used as appropriate. In particular, mannosyl and glucosyl derivatives of trehalose and sucrose and mannosyl analogues of both disaccharides will be synthesised. Selected oligosaccharide products will then be synthesised and purified on a preparative scale. The products will be used in other research programmes at Reading and at IFR in Norwich.

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Committee Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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