Prunasin beta-glucosidase

In enzymology, a prunasin β-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.118) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

(R)-prunasin + H₂O ${\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons }$ D-glucose + mandelonitrile

It belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those glycosidases that hydrolyse O- and S-glycosyl compounds. The systematic name is prunasin β-D-glucohydrolase. It is also called prunasin hydrolase.

References

• Kuroki G, Lizotte PA, Poulton JE (1984). "Catabolism of (R)-Amygdalin and (R)-Vicianin by Partially Purified β-Glycosidases from Prunus serotina Ehrh. and Davallia trichomanoides". Z. Naturforsch. C. 39: 232–239.