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α-Glucosidase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Type I, lyophilized powder, ≥10 units/mg protein (using p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside as substrate.)

Synonym(s):

α-D-Glucosidase, α-D-Glucoside glucohydrolase, Maltase from yeast

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

type

Type I

Quality Level

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥10 units/mg protein (using p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside as substrate.)

contains

phosphate buffer salts and EDTA as balance

composition

Protein, ≥50%

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UniProt accession no.

foreign activity

β-Glucosidase, α−galactosidase and β−galactosidase ≤0.1%

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relevant disease(s)

diabetes (management of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus)

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

bakers yeast ... MAL12(853209) , MAL32(852602)

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency and waste prevention when used in starch hydrolysis research. For more information see the article in biofiles.

Application

α-glucosidase is used for the determination of α-amylase and the synthesis of various 1′-O-sucrose and 1-O-fructose esters. It was also used in the measurement of glycosidase inhibition.
For the determination of α-amylase and the synthesis of various 1′-O-sucrose and 1-O-fructose esters

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-glucosidase hydrolyzes carbohydrates by acting on 1,4-α linkages. Inhibition of α-glucosidase is a prominent target in the management of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing 1→4-linked D-glucose residues with release of D-glucose.

Packaging

Sold on basis of p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside units.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of D-glucose from p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside per min at pH 6.8 at 37 °C.

Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Ivan Best et al.
Heliyon, 6(10), e05209-e05209 (2020-10-23)
Mauritia flexuosa L.f. is a palm tree which presents great morphological variability (morphotypes), represented mainly by the mesocarp color of its fruits. The objective of the study was to characterize the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three morphotypes of Mauritia
Matusorn Wongon et al.
Heliyon, 6(3), e03458-e03458 (2020-03-11)
Long-term diabetic complications are exacerbated by post-prandial hyperglycemia which could be ameliorated by α-glucosidase inhibitor including oxyresveratrol. Puag-Haad is an aqueous extract from Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. containing ~65% oxyresveratrol. Oxyresveratrol is an inhibitor of isolated yeast α-glucosidase enzyme but has
M Bianchi
Anatomischer Anzeiger, 169(5), 351-366 (1989-01-01)
In 13 horses from both sexes, between 5 months and 18 years of age, in good nutritional state, statistical evaluations of fat cell sizes were performed in 16 body regions. From direct and indirect measurements referred to the cell diameter
A D Baron
Diabetes research and clinical practice, 40 Suppl, S51-S55 (1998-09-18)
Fasting blood glucose level is usually used to diagnose diabetes, but is not a good predictor of postprandial hyperglycaemia, which is a more accurate measure of the metabolic defect underlying type 2 diabetes. Postprandial blood glucose levels may be elevated
Sae Rom Park et al.
Food chemistry, 257, 128-134 (2018-04-07)
α-Glucosidase is an enzyme that plays a key role in raising blood sugar level and is considered a good target for developing drugs to treat type 2 diabetes. This study was performed to evaluate the inhibition of the catalytic reaction

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