Native Human α-Amylase

• Description:

  α-Amylase is a protein enzyme EC 3.2.1.1 that hydrolyses alpha bonds of large, alpha-linked polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen, yielding glucose and maltose. It is the major form of amylase found in Humans and other mammals. It is also present in seeds containing starch as a food reserve, and is secreted by many fungi.

• Activity:

  > 400 U/mg protein

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C

• CAS Number:

  9001-19-8