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α-Amylase from human saliva

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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:
9000-90-2
Enzyme Commission number:
3.2.1.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
EC Number:
232-565-6
MDL number:
MFCD00081319
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
eCl@ss:
32160410
NACRES:
NA.54

type

Type IX-A

Quality Level

200

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

1,000-3,000 units/mg protein

composition

Protein, 5.0-15.0% biuret

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UniProt accession no.

P0DUB6

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storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... AMY1A(276)

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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.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 mg of maltose from starch in 3 min at pH 6.9 at 20 °C.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing (NH4)2SO4 and sodium citrate

Preparation Note

Chromatographically purified

Other Notes

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Copy number polymorphism of the salivary amylase gene: implications in human nutrition research
Santos JL, et al.
Lifestyle Genomics, 5(3), 117-131 (2012)
Structure of human salivary alpha-amylase crystallized in a C-centered monoclinic space group
Fisher SZ, et al.
Acta Crystallographica Section F, Structural Biology and Crystallization Communications, 62(2), 88-93 (2006)
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
Stefanie Lux et al.
The British journal of nutrition, 108(7), 1177-1186 (2011-12-17)
It is proven that nuts contain essential macro- and micronutrients, e.g. fatty acids, vitamins and dietary fibre (DF). Fermentation of DF by the gut microflora results in the formation of SCFA which are recognised for their chemopreventive potential, especially by
Alpha-amylase activity in blood increases after pharmacological, but not psychological, activation of the adrenergic system
Nater UM, et al.
PLoS ONE, 10(6), e0130449-e0130449 (2015)
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Protocols

Enzymatic Assay of α-Amylase (EC 3.2.1.1)

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.

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