A3403
α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis
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:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
eCl@ss:
32160410
NACRES:
NA.54
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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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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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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Protocols
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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