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A3403

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α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis

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Type XII-A, saline solution, ≥500 units/mg protein (biuret)

Synonym(s):

Termamyl® 2X, 1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase

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CAS Number:
9000-85-5
Enzyme Commission number:
3.2.1.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
MDL number:
MFCD00081319
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
eCl@ss:
32160410
NACRES:
NA.54

type

Type XII-A

form

saline solution

specific activity

≥500 units/mg protein (biuret)

mol wt

57.6 kDa

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storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

α-Amylase is a member of the endo-amylase family. Its molecular weight is 57.6 kDa. α-Amylase is composed of three functional domains namely A, B and C. Domain A is a barrel-shaped (β/α)8 structure and is the largest domain. Domain B is linked to domain A via disulfide bond and is present between domain A and C. Domain C is composed of β-sheets and is connected to domain A via a polypeptide chain.
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Application

α-Amylase is used to hydrolyze α bonds of α-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen. Product A3403 is from Bacillus licheniformis and is type XII-A. α-Amylase, from Sigma, has been used in various plant studies, such as metabolism studies in Arabidopsis .

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Amylase hydrolyzes the α-(1,4) glucan linkages in polysaccharides of three or more α-(1,4) linked D-glucose units. Natural substrates such as starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose and maltose.

Caution

Reported to be heat stable at temperatures as high as ∼90 °C.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 mg of maltose from starch in 3 min at pH 6.9 at 20 °C.

Physical form

Aqueous solution containing sodium chloride and sucrose

Legal Information

A product of Novozyme Corp.
Termamyl is a registered trademark of Novozymes Corp.

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P284 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Zsofia Botyanszki et al.
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In this study, the survival capacity (acid and bile salt tolerance, and adhesion to gut epithelial cells) and probiotic properties (enzyme activity-inhibition and anti-inflammatory activities, inhibition of adipogenesis, and stress hormone level reduction) of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LRCC5314, isolated from kimchi
Michaelle Chokki et al.
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Application of microbial alpha-amylase in industry-A review
Souza PMd and Magalhaes PdO
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Protocols

Enzymatic Assay of α-Amylase (EC 3.2.1.1)

Follow our procedure for the determination of alpha-Amylase activity. This enzymatic assay of a-Amylase guides you through the entire process and necessary calculations.

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