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α-Amylase from Bacillus sp.
powder, yellow-brown, ~380 U/mg
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biological source
Bacillus sp.
Quality Level
form
powder
specific activity
~380 U/mg
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yellow-brown
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storage temp.
2-8°C
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General description
α-Amylase (α-1,4-glucan-4-glucanohydrolase) belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase family 13. The two aspartic residues and one glutamic acid residue are the prime catalytic residues of α-amylase. All amylases have three domain regions, namely, domain A with a central (β/α)8 barrel, domain B, and β-structure with a Greek key motif encompassing domain C.
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Application
α-Amylase from Bacillus sp. has been used:
- as a dispersal enzyme to test degradation of S. aureus biofilms,
- in the enzymatic hydrolysis of tapioca starch
- in the enzymolysis of plant-based native and the amorphous granular starches
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Amylase mediates the hydrolysis of starch, malto-oligosaccharides, and glycogen at the α-D-(1,4)-glucosidic linkages. Bacillus sp. serve as an important cell factory for the heterogeneous production of α-amylase. An extracellular secreted thermostable amylase from the Bacillus subtilis strain has also been reported.
Unit Definition
One unit is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmole of maltose per minute at pH 6.9 and 25°C (using Cat. No. 85642 as substrate)
Other Notes
Heat stability of bacterial α-amylases; Action pattern on sweet potato starch, amylose and amylopectin; Action on native wheat starch.
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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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Masayuki Kagawa et al.
Journal of bacteriology, 185(23), 6981-6984 (2003-11-18)
The crystal structure of Bacillus subtilis alpha-amylase, in complex with the pseudotetrasaccharide inhibitor acarbose, revealed an hexasaccharide in the active site as a result of transglycosylation. After comparison with the known structure of the catalytic-site mutant complexed with the native
Shaomin Yan et al.
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Amylase plays an important role in biotechnology industries, and Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis is a major host to produce heterogeneous α-amylases. However, the secretion stress limits the high yield of α-amylase in B. subtilis although huge efforts have been made
P.L. Chang Rupp et al.
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After combined hydrolysis by α-amylase and β-amylase at room temperature, spherical blocklets in diameters of 27-60nm were observed on the surface of tapioca starch granules by scanning electron micrography (SEM). Tapioca starch (1%, w/w, db, distilled water) was heated by
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