Horizontal Transfer and Gene Loss Shaped the Evolution of Alpha-Amylases in Bilaterians [PDF]
The subfamily GH13_1 of alpha-amylases is typical of Fungi, but it is also found in some unicellular eukaryotes (e.g., Amoebozoa, choanoflagellates) and non-bilaterian Metazoa.
Andrea Desiderato +3 more
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Development of Novel Monoclonal Antibodies to Wheat Alpha-Amylases Associated with Grain Quality Problems That Are Increasing with Climate Change [PDF]
Accurate, rapid testing platforms are essential for early detection and mitigation of late maturity α-amylase (LMA) and preharvest sprouting (PHS) in wheat.
Amber L. Hauvermale +5 more
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Production of Alpha Amylase by Bacillus cereus in Submerged Fermentation [PDF]
Microorganisms have the ability to secrete enzymes when they are grown in the presence of certain substrates. Amylases are among the most important industrial enzymes and are of great significance in biotechnological studies.
Helen H. Raplong +5 more
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Alpha-Amylase Immobilization: Methods and Challenges [PDF]
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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Salivary alpha-amylase and tooth pulp evoked potentials in paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia patients [PDF]
Background/Aim. The sudden and excruciating pain that characterizes paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia (PTN) has a negative effect on the wellbeing of the affected individuals, causing psychological distress. Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) level represents an
Vuković Branislava +5 more
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Alpha-amylases are a large family of α,1-4-endo-glycosyl hydrolases distributed in all kingdoms of life. The need for poly-extremotolerant amylases encouraged their search in extreme environments, where archaea become ideal candidates to provide new ...
Patricia Gómez-Villegas +6 more
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Amylases are considered the most essential enzymes in biotechnology since they are widely utilized in the textile, food processing, and detergent industries.
Dea Rizki Widiana +3 more
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Microbial Alpha-Amylase Production: Progress, Challenges and Perspectives [PDF]
Alpha-amylase reputes for starch modification by breaking of 1-4 glycosidic bands and is widely applied in different industrial sectors. Microorganisms express unique alpha-amylases with thermostable and halotolerant characteristics dependent on the ...
Babak Elyasi Far +3 more
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Molecular Identification of a Bacillus mojavensis UMF29 Producing a Novel Raw-starch Degrading Alpha-amylase [PDF]
Microbial alpha-amylases demonstrate more compatibility with industrial demands. These industrial enzymes have potential applications in various industrial parts, e.g., starch processing, brewing, baking bread, pharmaceuticals, and detergents.
Saideh Afrisham +2 more
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Comparing salivary level of alpha-amylase in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis and healthy individuals [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) results due to a multiple of causes, amongst which stress is one of the most important factors.
Marieh Honarmand +2 more
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