A6380
α-Amylase from Bacillus sp.
Type II-A, lyophilized powder, ≥1,500 units/mg protein (biuret)
Synonym(s):
Alpha-Amylase, Glycogenase, 1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase
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About This Item
biological source
bacterial (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens)
Quality Level
type
Type II-A
Assay
≥30%
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
≥1,500 units/mg protein (biuret)
mol wt
50-55 kDa by SDS-PAGE
technique(s)
SDS-PAGE: suitable
solubility
H2O: soluble 0.1 mg/mL, clear, colorless
suitability
suitable for hydrolysis, synthesis of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and sugar modification
application(s)
life science and biopharma
storage temp.
−20°C
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General description
α-Amylase (1,4-α-d-glucan glucohydrolase), an endo-acting glucanase, is a member of the glycoside hydrolase family 13 (GH13).
α-Amylase, an extracellular enzyme, is present in many animals and plants, and also in microorganisms, such as different Bacillus species.
Application
α-Amylase from Bacillus sp. has been used:
- as a component of salivary fluid to perform artificial mastication; in luminal gastrointestinal digestion experiment
- as a standard in sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) to determine the concentration of α-Amylase
- to de-starch the alcohol insoluble residue (AIR) for non-cellulosic neutral monosaccharide analysis
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Amylase degrades starch into oligosaccharides such as maltose, and glucose and alpha limit dextrin. It hydrolyzes the α-(1→4) glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides of three or more α-(1→4) linked D-glucose units, without hydrolyzing the α-(1→6) bond. It participates in glucose production and is essential for energy acquisition. α-Amylases are widely known industrial enzymes used in the food, detergent, textile, fermentation, and pharmaceutical industries.
Features and Benefits
- α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis NCIB 6346 retains over 98% of its activity after 60 minutes at pH 6.2 and 85°C.
- Other α-Amylase maintain 100% of their activity after storage for 1 hour at 91°C.
Maintains >98% of activity after 60 minutes at pH 6.2 at 85 °C.
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 mg of maltose from starch in 3 min at pH 6.9 at 20 °C.
Preparation Note
4× crystallized
Dissolves in water to form a clear, colorless solution at 0.1 mg/mL concentration.
Other Notes
View more information on enzymes for complex carbohydrate analysis at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enzymeexplorer
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. Please consult the Safety Data Sheet for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices.
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Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Resp. Sens. 1
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Protocols
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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