alpha-Amylase is a protein enzyme EC 3.2.1.1 that hydrolyses alpha bonds of large, alpha-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen, yielding glucose and maltose. It is the major form of amylase found in Humans and other mammals. It is also present in seeds containing starch as a food reserve, and is secreted by many fungi.
Concentration:
100 U/mg protein
CAS Number:
[9001-19-8]
Application Notes:
alpha-Amylase is used to hydrolyze alpha bonds of alpha-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen. This product is from porcine pancreas and is type I-A. alpha-Amylase, from Creative Enzymes, has been used in various plant studies, such as metabolism studies in Arabidopsis.
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