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
About This Item
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biological source
bacterial (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens)
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
Application
- 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
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.
Unit Definition
Preparation Note
Other Notes
substrate
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
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