Glycosidase probably involved in the intestinal absorption and metabolism of dietary flavonoid glycosides. Able to hydrolyze a broad variety of glycosides including phytoestrogens, flavonols, flavones, flavanones and cyanogens. Possesses beta-glycosylceramidase activity and may be involved in a nonlysosomal catabolic pathway of glycosylceramide.
"Functional expression of human liver cytosolic beta-glucosidase in Pichia pastoris. Insights into its role in the metabolism of dietary glucosides."
Berrin J.-G., McLauchlan W.R., Needs P., Williamson G., Puigserver A., Kroon P.A., Juge N.
Eur. J. Biochem. 269:249-258(2002)
Research Topic:Signal Transduction