Amylase

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:enzyme
gptkbp:brokenBy polysaccharides
amylopectin
amylose
gptkbp:catalyzes hydrolysis of starch
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Anselme_Payen
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1833
gptkbp:EC_number 3.2.1.1
gptkbp:foundIn pancreas
saliva
gptkbp:gene gptkb:AMY1
gptkb:AMY2
gptkbp:hasType alpha-amylase
beta-amylase
gamma-amylase
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amylase
gptkbp:inhibitedBy heavy metals
high temperature
gptkbp:molecularWeight about 55 kDa
gptkbp:optimum_pH 6.7–7.0
gptkbp:presentIn humans
plants
microorganisms
gptkbp:productOfReaction glucose
maltose
gptkbp:subclassOf glycoside hydrolase
gptkbp:usedIn brewing
baking
food industry
detergent industry
diagnosis of pancreatitis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Starch_Granules
gptkb:Enzymes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6