A3403

α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis

Type XII-A, saline solution, ≥500 units/mg protein (biuret)

• Synonym(s): Termamyl^® 120, 1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase
• CAS Number: 9000-85-5
• Enzyme Commission number: 3.2.1.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• MDL number: MFCD00081319
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204
• eCl@ss: 32160410
• NACRES: NA.54

Properties

• type: Type XII-A
• Quality Level: 200
• form: saline solution
• specific activity: ≥500 units/mg protein (biuret)
• mol wt: 57.6 kDa
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• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

α-Amylase is a member of the endo-amylase family. Its molecular weight is 57.6 kDa. α-Amylase is composed of three functional domains namely A, B and C. Domain A is a barrel-shaped (β/α)₈ structure and is the largest domain. Domain B is linked to domain A via disulfide bond and is present between domain A and C. Domain C is composed of β-sheets and is connected to domain A via a polypeptide chain.
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Application

α-Amylase is used to hydrolyze α bonds of α-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen. Product A3403 is from Bacillus licheniformis and is type XII-A. α-Amylase, from Sigma, has been used in various plant studies, such as metabolism studies in Arabidopsis .

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Amylase hydrolyzes the α-(1,4) glucan linkages in polysaccharides of three or more α-(1,4) linked D-glucose units. Natural substrates such as starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose and maltose.

Caution

Reported to be heat stable at temperatures as high as ∼90 °C.

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

Aqueous solution containing sodium chloride and sucrose

Legal Information

A product of Novozyme Corp.

Termamyl is a registered trademark of Novozymes Corp.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P284 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves