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Isolierung und Charakterisierung eines Enzyms ausSpissula solidissima, welches die Fähigkeit besitzt, gewisse Polysaccharide spezifisch zu spalten.
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The laminaran and its component sugars were prepared by one of us (B.A.L.) in the laboratories of the late ProfessorFred Smith at the University of Minnesota.
We thankW. E. Guild for laboratory assistance, the Shelter Island Oyster Company, Long Island, N. Y. for samples, and the Sea Grant Advisory Service for their help. This study was supported in part by a Sea Grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Shallenberger, R.S., Searees, C. & Lewis, B.A. Laminaranase activity in the crystalline style of the surf clam (Spissula solidissima). Experientia 30, 597–598 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01921493
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