Applications of Alpha (α)-Amylase in Biotechnology: A Review
Journal Title: GU Journal of Phytosciences - Year 2021, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes alpha-bonds into lengthy polysaccharides linked to the alpha bonds, such as starch and glycogen in order to form shorter chains, dextrin and maltose. 1, 4-alpha-D-gylcosidic linkage endohydrolysis is catalyzed by amylase, including 3 or more, 4-linked glucose units (E.C.3.2.1.1). The enzyme is utilized to free starches, glycogen and oligosaccharides from reduction groups. In numerous industries, this enzyme has several applications including food, textiles, bakery, pharmaceutical products, and starch processing and detergent products. With thebiotechnological Progression, the range of its applications in various sectors have increases including clinical sector, medicinal, and analytical chemistry.α-amylase.
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Mudasir Hussain and Bisma Jabbar.
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