levansucrase

English

Etymology

levan +‎ sucrase

Noun

levansucrase (plural levansucrases)

1. (biochemistry) A hexosyltransferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction sucrose + (2,6-beta-D-fructosyl)n $\rightleftharpoons$ glucose + (2,6-beta-D-fructosyl)n⁺1.