Salivary alpha-amylase activity and its association with early childhood caries and rampant caries experience: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineAimsThis study aims to evaluate salivary alpha-amylase levels in children diagnosed with Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Rampant Caries (RC) and compare them to levels in children without ECC or RC.
Vivek Padmanabhan +7 more
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Research on Genotoxicity Evaluation of the Fungal Alpha-Amylase Enzyme on Drosophila melanogaster [PDF]
BiologyAlpha-amylase is an extracellular enzyme abundantly produced from fungal sources. The catalytic activity of microbial enzymes is higher, more stable, and economical compared to plant and animal enzymes; they can be produced in large quantities in a short
Arzu Taşpınar Ünal +4 more
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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Alpha-amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that plays a crucial role in the initial stages of digestion. Its levels can be influenced by various factors, including lifestyle habits such as smoking.
Amit A. Basannavar +5 more
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Exploring Salivary Alpha-Amylase as a Biomarker in Periodontitis: A Comparative Analysis of Disease Stages and Clinical Correlations [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyPeriodontal disease, characterized by bacterial plaque accumulation and subsequent immune response, can lead to gingivitis and periodontitis if untreated.
Nada Tawfig Hashim +8 more
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Unripe Fruit's Extract of Quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) as a Potent Alpha-amylase Inhibitor [PDF]
, 2012 The use of alpha-amylase inhibitors has recently gained in popularity with the success and growth of carbohydrate restricted diets. In this study, two different stages from the unripe fruits of quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) have been tested for their ...
Mostafa Koutb, Fatthy Mohamed Morsy
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Alpha-Amylase Immobilization: Methods and Challenges [PDF]
Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023 Alpha-amylase is one of the most widely used enzymes in the starch industry. However, industrial application of soluble alpha-amylase is hampered by changes in pH and temperature (adverse effects on enzyme stability) and activity loss, leading to higher ...
Ladan Mafakher +5 more
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Biology, Medicine & Natural Product ChemistryDiabetes mellitus is a global health challenge, necessitating the need for alternative treatments. Croton zambesicus Muell Arg. (Euphorbiaceace) a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of some ailments was investigated for its inhibitory ...
Jude Efiom Okokon +3 more
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Daily Affect Within Care Dyads: Links to Cortisol and Alpha‐Amylase Synchrony in Couples Living With Early‐Stage Dementia [PDF]
Alzheimers DementPolenick C +4 more
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Optimization of Alpha-Amylase Production Using Bacillus Subtilis PTCC 1720 under Solid-State Fermentation and Partial Purification of the Enzyme [PDF]
Biological Journal of Microorganism, 2021 Introduction: Alpha-amylase is one of the most widely-used amylase types in the industry. Bacterial amylase production is less expensive and easier. Also, solid-state fermentation is an efficient method for the production of industrial amylase due to its
Nasrin Masoodi +2 more
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Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 2023 Late maturity alpha‐amylase (LMA) and preharvest sprouting (PHS) lead to elevated alpha‐amylase in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain. Risk of poor end‐product quality due to elevated alpha‐amylase is detected in the wheat industry using the Hagberg ...
Amber L. Hauvermale +8 more
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