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How many α-amylase GH families are there in the CAZy database?

Amylase, 2022
The CAZy database is a web-server for sequence-based classification of carbohydrate-active enzymes that has become the worldwide and indispensable tool for scientists engaged in this research field.
Š. Janeček, B. Svensson
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Escherichia coli expression and characterization of α-amylase from Geobacillus thermodenitrificans DSM-465

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2021
Alpha amylase, catalyzing the hydrolysis of starch is a ubiquitous enzyme with tremendous industrial applications. A 1698 bp gene coding for 565 amino acid amylase was PCR amplified from Geobacillus thermodenitrificans DSM-465, cloned in pET21a ...
A. Al-Amri, M. A. Al-Ghamdi, J. A. Khan, H. N. Altayeb, H. Alsulami, M. Sajjad, O. A. Baothman, M. S. Nadeem   +7 more
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Optimization and scale-up of α-amylase production by Aspergillus oryzae using solid-state fermentation of edible oil cakes

BMC Biotechnology, 2021
Background Amylases produced by fungi during solid-state fermentation are the most widely used commercial enzymes to meet the ever-increasing demands of the global enzyme market.
M. Balakrishnan, G. Jeevarathinam, S. Kumar, I. Muniraj, S. Uthandi   +4 more
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Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Fruits of Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea subsp. hungarica and Cornus florida - A Comparative Study [PDF]

, 2020
The fruits of some Cornus species (dogwoods) are used in traditional medicine and considered potential anti-diabetic and hypolipemic agents. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of extracts from Cornus alba (CA), Cornus florida (CF), and ...
Buchholz, Tina, Czerwińska, Monika E., Melzig, Matthias F., Stanisławska, Iwona, Truba, Joanna, Walasek, Marta, Wieczorkowska, Wioleta, Woliński, Konrad   +7 more
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Salivary Alpha-Amylase as a Biomarker of Stress in Behavioral Medicine

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2020
In recent years, research in behavioral medicine has become increasingly focused on understanding how chronic and acute exposure to stress impacts health outcomes. During stress, the body’s physiological stress systems are activated.
N. Ali, U. Nater
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Using Carboxymethyl Cellulose as the Additive With Enzyme-Catalyzed Carboxylated Starch to Prepare the Film With Enhanced Mechanical and Hydrophobic Properties

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
Carboxymethyl cellulose, a hydrophobic derivative from cellulose that can be prepared from different biomass, has been widely applied in food, medicine, chemical, and other industries.
Can Liu, Shijiao Qin, Shijiao Qin, Jin Xie, Xu Lin, Yunwu Zheng, Jing Yang, Huan Kan, Zhengjun Shi   +8 more
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Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrition Influence Pancreatic and Intestinal Carbohydrase Activities of Ruminants

Animals, 2021
In ruminant livestock species, nutrition can play an important role in the long-term programming of gastrointestinal function. Pancreatic and small intestinal digestive enzymes are important for postruminal digestion of carbohydrates and protein ...
Ronald J. Trotta, Kendall C. Swanson
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Impact of calcium on salivary α-amylase activity, starch paste apparent viscosity and thickness perception [PDF]

, 2011
Thickness perception of starch-thickened products during eating has been linked to starch viscosity and salivary amylase activity. Calcium is an essential cofactor for α-amylase and there is anecdotal evidence that adding extra calcium affects ...
A Kumari, AAD Comrie, AC Alting, AD Nielsen, AL Ferry, ALS Ferry, Andrew J. Taylor, AR Nazmi, BL Vallee, Cecile Morris, CF Gonzalez, CI Heinzerling, D Suvd, DS Bush, E Bertoft, E Salvolini, G Muralikrishna, ID Evans, J Hsiu, J Kivela, J Lin, JGL Harrison, JW Woolnough, L Engelen, L Sewon, LS Collado, M Machius, M O’Mahony, M Tietz, MJ Larsen, RA Wijk de, RG Schipper, Susanne L. Fichtel, WM Edgar   +33 more
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Proteinaceous α-amylase inhibitors: purification, detection methods, types and mechanisms

International Journal of Food Properties, 2021
α-Amylase is abundant in plants and animals. α-Amylase inhibitors can reduce endogenous α-amylase activity, playing an essential role in agricultural pest control, and preventing and treating human disease. In the agricultural field, α-Amylase inhibitors
He Li, Haochun Zhou, Jian Zhang, Xiaohang Fu, Zhiwei Ying, Xinqi Liu   +5 more
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Evaluation of Salivary Mucin, Amylase, Protein Profile, and Periodontal Parameters among Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients

Applied Sciences, 2022
Systemic and localized oral disease instigates alterations in salivary composition and content. The objective of the study was to evaluate the levels of salivary amylase, mucin, total protein levels, and periodontal inflammatory parameters in Type 2 ...
Madiha Anwar, Beenish F. Alam, Saqib Ali, Sahibzadi F. Tariq, Khalid Aali, Eisha Abrar, Dalal H. Alotaibi, Aljoharah A. Alsinaidi, Ali Alrahlah, Fahim Vohra   +9 more
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