Description
α-Amylase is a protein enzyme EC 3.2.1.1 that hydrolyses alpha bonds of large, alpha-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen, yielding glucose and maltose. It is the major form of amylase found in Humans and other mammals. It is also present in seeds containing starch as a food reserve, and is secreted by many fungi.
Abbr
Amylase 13A, Recombinant (Bacillus licheniformis)
Species
Bacillus licheniformis
Form
35 mM NaHepes buffer, pH 7.5, 750 mM NaCl, 200 mM imidazol, 3.5 mM CaCl2, 0.02% sodium azide and 25% (v/v) glycerol
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.2.1.1
Molecular Weight
57.4 kDa
Specificity
1,4-α-glucans
Optimum temperature
40 °C
Storage
This enzyme is shipped at room temperature but should be stored at -20 °C.
Synonyms
glycogenase; αamylase, α-amylase; 1,4-α-D-glucan glucanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.1; 9001-19-8; endoamylase; Taka-amylase A
