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alpha-amylase

Definition

alpha-Amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the endohydrolysis of (1->4)-alpha-D-glucosidic linkages in polysaccharides containing three or more (1->4)-alpha-linked D-glucose units. It is a natural component of honey. In honey bees, alpha-amylase is secreted by the hypoharyngeal gland. In addition, it may originate from nectar or honeydew. It is described by the following attributes or identifiers:

References

  1. Anonymous Expression of amylase and glucose oxidase in the hypopharyngeal gland with an age‐dependent role change of the worker honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) - Ohashi - 1999 - European Journal of Biochemistry - Wiley Online Library. [2025-12-3] febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. Machado De-Melo AA., Almeida-Muradian LB., Sancho MT., Pascual-Maté A. 2018 Composition and properties of Apis mellifera honey: A review. Journal of Apicultural Research. Vol. 57, (1) pp. 5-37. doi: 10.1080/00218839.2017.1338444
  3. Anonymous ENZYME - 3.2.1.1 alpha-amylase. [2025-12-3] enzyme.expasy.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Properties

Label

alpha-amylase

EUPH Code (UID)

[6235]

EUPH IRI

https://purl.expasy.org/enzyme/EC/3.2.1.1

Descriptor

n/a

Created

2023-12-27

Updated

2025-12-03
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

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alpha-amylase

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alpha-Amylase

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