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Oligosaccharides are synthesised enzymatically using beta-lactosyl flu
oride as glycosyl donor and a variety of mono-, di- and tri-saccharide
s as acceptors; the nature of the active site of the catalyst cellulas
e is discussed on the basis of these reactions.