Maltase-glucoamylase

Maltase-glucoamylase, intestinal is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MGAM is_associated_with::gene.

Maltase-glucoamylase is alpha-glucosidase digestive enzyme. It consists of two subunits with differing substrate specificity. Recombinant enzyme studies have shown that its N-terminal catalytic domain has highest activity against maltose, while the C-terminal domain has a broader substrate specificity and activity against glucose oligomers. In the small intestine, this enzyme works in synergy with is_associated_with::sucrase-isomaltase and is_associated_with::alpha-amylase to digest the full range of dietary starches.