Alpha-amylase

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:enzyme
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:1,4-alpha-D-glucan_glucanohydrolase
gptkb:ptyalin_(salivary_form)
gptkbp:catalyzes hydrolysis of alpha-1,4 glycosidic bonds in starch
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Anselme_Payen
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1833
gptkbp:EC_number 3.2.1.1
gptkbp:foundIn plants
microorganisms
pancreas
saliva
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alpha-amylase
gptkbp:inhibitedBy heavy metals
high temperature
low pH
gptkbp:molecularWeight about 55 kDa
gptkbp:optimum_pH 37°C (human)
6.7–7.0
gptkbp:presentIn gptkb:Bacteria
fungi
mammals
gptkbp:product gptkb:AMY1_gene_(in_humans)
gptkb:AMY2_gene_(in_humans)
glucose
maltose
dextrins
gptkbp:substrate gptkb:glycogen
starch
gptkbp:used_in food industry
detergent industry
diagnosis of pancreatitis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Enzymes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6