α-Amylase

Names

[ Name ]:
α-Amylase

[Synonym ]:
2-[(3-Aminopropanoyl)amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
TAKA-DIASTASE
IUB: 3.2.1.1
Histidine, β-alanyl-
alpha-amylasefromaspergillusoryzae
N-(3-Aminopropanoyl)histidine
TAKA-AMYLASE A
Amylase,.alpha.-,Aspergillusoryzae
b-Alanylhistidine
β-Alanylhistidine
Amylase,.alpha.-Aspergillusoryzae
carnosine
CLARASE
DIASTASE TAKAMINE

Biological Activity

[Description]:

α-Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae is an amylase. α-Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae can be used for various biochemical studies[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Norita, et al. X-ray crystallographic study of α-amylase from Aspergillus oryzae. Memoirs of the Research Institute for Food Science, Kyoto University. Issue: 36. Pages: 6-8. Journal. 1973.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.4±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
656.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₉H₁₄N₄O₃

[ Molecular Weight ]:
226.232

[ Flash Point ]:
350.7±31.5 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
226.106583

[ LogP ]:
-2.17

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
suspension | yellow-brown

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±2.1 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.591

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS08

[ Signal Word ]:
Danger

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H334

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P342 + P311

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn,B

[ Risk Phrases ]:
42

[ Safety Phrases ]:
36-36/37-24-22

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ RTECS ]:
BU7432500

Preparation

Articles

In vitro and in vivo effects of standardized extract and fractions of Phaleria macrocarpa fruits pericarp on lead carbohydrate digesting enzymes.

BMC Complement Altern. Med. 13 , 39, (2013)

One vital therapeutic approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is the use of agents that can decrease postprandial hyperglycaemia by inhibiting carbohydrate digesting enzymes. The presen...

Combined effects of green tea extracts, green tea polyphenols or epigallocatechin gallate with acarbose on inhibition against α-amylase and α-glucosidase in vitro.

Molecules 18(9) , 11614-23, (2013)

Green tea, green tea polyphenols and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) are confirmed to have beneficial effects in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, and a possible mechanism can be ascribed to their i...

alpha-Glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitory activities of saponins from traditional Chinese medicines in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Pharmazie 68(4) , 300-4, (2013)

Extracts of eleven traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) with a reputation of usefulness in treating diabetes mellitus were examined for alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitory activities in vitr...