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Estimation of alpha-amylase in smokers with and without leukoplakia and oral cancer—A comparative study

Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2023
Background: Cigarette smoke releases free radicles that have deleterious effects on the oral mucosa including potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. In response to cigarette smoking, salivary flow rate increases as a defense activity along with
Harshitha Akkinepally, M L Avinash Tejasvi, N Lakshmi Kavitha, Archana Pokala, Praveen Reddy, Vummadi Reddy Keerthi   +5 more
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Assessing the Role of Salivary Alpha-Amylase in Dental Caries in Children aged 6–9 Years – A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Integrated Health Sciences
Introduction: Salivary alpha-amylase is an enzymatic powerhouse, breaking down starch in food and whisking it away from the oral cavity. Its presence in the acquired enamel pellicle hints at involvement in the adhesion of α-amylase-binding bacteria. This
Monika Surana, Vandana Shah, Dhruval S. Acharya   +2 more
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Comparison of salivary alpha-amylase levels in gingivitis and periodontitis

Dental Journal, 2017
Background: The development of periodontal disease is influenced by bacteria-plaque, while there are also several factors modifying the host’s response, one of which is psychological stress.
Dyah Nindita Carolina, Yanti Rusyanti, Agus Susanto   +2 more
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Inhibition mechanism of alpha-amylase, a diabetes target, by a steroidal pregnane and pregnane glycosides derived from Gongronema latifolium Benth

Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2022
Alpha-amylase is widely exploited as a drug target for preventing postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Inhibition of this enzyme by plant-derived pregnanes is not fully understood.
Oludare M. Ogunyemi, Oludare M. Ogunyemi, Gideon A. Gyebi, Gideon A. Gyebi, Afolabi Saheed, Jesse Paul, Victoria Nwaneri-Chidozie, Olufunke Olorundare, Joseph Adebayo, Mamoru Koketsu, Nada Aljarba, Saad Alkahtani, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Charles O. Olaiya   +13 more
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Comparative In Vitro Hypoglycemic Activity of Dolichandrone falcata's Aerial Parts Via α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Inhibition

RGUHS Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background Dolichandrone falcata Seem has been traditionally used by the healers of India for the treatshyment of piles and diabetes.Aims and objectives The main objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the anti ...
Mahendra K V, Anitha S, Sini K Eapen
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Study of synergistic Inhibitory effectiveness of mixed of Sweet bell pepper extract and virgin olive oil in α -amylase and α-glucosidase activity in serum of male rats infected with experimental diabetes

Tikrit Journal of Pure Science, 2023
The present research designed for evaluate the inhibitory activities of red bell pepper alone ,red bell pepper and virgin olive oil together on alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase activities of adult male rats (Rattus norvegicus) infected with ...
Wedad M. Lahmood Al-obaidi
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Production and Partial Purification of Alpha Amylase from Bacillus subtilis (MTCC 121) Using Solid State Fermentation

Biochemistry Research International, 2014
Amylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of starch into sugars and plays a pivotal role in a variety of areas like use as digestives, for the production of ethanol and high fructose corn syrup, detergents, desiring of textiles, modified starches,
Dibyangana Raul, Tania Biswas, Suchita Mukhopadhyay, Shrayan Kumar Das, Suvroma Gupta   +4 more
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Normative references of heart rate variability and salivary alpha-amylase in a healthy young male population

Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2012
Background This study aimed to present normative reference values of heart rate variability and salivary alpha-amylase in a healthy young male population with a particular focus on their distribution and reproducibility. Methods The short-term heart rate
Kobayashi Hiromitsu, Park Bum-Jin, Miyazaki Yoshifumi   +2 more
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Flexible and expeditious assay for quantitative monitoring of alpha-amylase and amyloglucosidase activities

MethodsX, 2019
The monitoring of the activity of alpha-amylase and amyloglucosidase is an important tool for studying their role in the hydrolysis of starch. Here we introduced an improved method capable to measure the activity of alpha-amylase and amyloglucosidase ...
Hugo M. Oliveira, Alice Q. Pinheiro, António J.M. Fonseca, Ana R.J. Cabrita, Margarida R.G. Maia   +4 more
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In-vitro α amylase and glycosidase inhibitory effect of ethanolic extract of antiasthmatic drug - Shirishadi

Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, 2013
Asthma and diabetes have strong relationship; both are cause and effect of each other. Oxidative stress due to bronchial asthma may cause insulin resistance whereas lack of proper insulin can cause defective smooth muscle relaxant.
Divya Kajaria, Ranjana, Jyotishankar Tripathi, Yamini Bhushan Tripathi, Srikant Tiwari   +4 more
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