A0521
α-Amylase from human saliva
Type IX-A, lyophilized powder, 1,000-3,000 units/mg protein
Synonym(s):
1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase
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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
eCl@ss:
32160410
EC Number:
232-565-6
NACRES:
NA.54
MDL number:
Specific activity:
1,000-3,000 units/mg protein
Quality Level
type
Type IX-A
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
1,000-3,000 units/mg protein
composition
Protein, 5.0-15.0% biuret
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storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
human ... AMY1A(276)
General description
α-amylase is the main secretory protein constituent of saliva. It contains 496 amino acids and has two isoforms, glycosylated and non-glycosylated. α-amylase gene is located on human chromosome 1p21.1. α-amylase is mainly produced in pancreas and saliva.
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Application
α-amylase from human saliva has been used to test α-amylase inhibitors using HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography). It also has been used to study the digestibility of human milk oligosaccharides (HMO).
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-amylase catalyses the hydrolysis of α-1,4 glycosidic linkage in oligosaccharides. It plays a crucial role in the initial digestion of starch, glycogen and polysaccharides. Elevated levels of amylase in serum is linked to acute pancreatitis.
Physical form
Lyophilized powder containing (NH4)2SO4 and sodium citrate
Preparation Note
Chromatographically purified
Other Notes
One unit will liberate 1.0 mg of maltose from starch in 3 min at pH 6.9 at 20 °C.
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Protocols
可根据此操作规程测定α-淀粉酶的活性。该α-淀粉酶酶促测定将会指导您完成整个过程及必要的计算。
Follow our procedure for the determination of alpha-Amylase activity. This enzymatic assay of a-Amylase guides you through the entire process and necessary calculations.
Related Content
Copy number polymorphism of the salivary amylase gene: implications in human nutrition research
Santos JL, et al.
Lifestyle Genomics, 5(3), 117-131 (2012)
M J Gnoth et al.
The Journal of nutrition, 130(12), 3014-3020 (2000-12-09)
In examining the functional aspects of human milk oligosaccharides (HMO), it is not known whether they are digested during the passage through the infant's gastrointestinal tract. HMO were prepared from individual milk samples (n = 6) and separated into neutral
Katrin Stein et al.
The British journal of nutrition, 104(8), 1101-1111 (2010-06-29)
Dietary fibre is fermented by the human gut flora resulting mainly in the formation of SCFA, for example, acetate, propionate and butyrate. SCFA, in particular butyrate, may be important for secondary cancer prevention by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell growth
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| A0521-100UN | 04061833334058 |
| A0521-2.5KU | 04061833334065 |
| A0521-500UN | 04061832841298 |