[The inhibiting effect of dimethylaminomethylferrocene on amylase].

The effects of dimethylaminomethylferrocene (DMAMF) on amylose and maltodextrins destruction by gluco-, alpha- and beta-amylases have been studied. The nature of DMAMF effects depends on the action mechanism of amylases and structure of their active sites. The effect observed is interpreted in terms of a hypothesis on a subsite structure of the amylase active centers.