Applications of Alpha (α)-Amylase in Biotechnology: A Review

Authors

  • Mudasir Hussain Department of Biotechnology, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, Karachi-Pakistan
  • Bisma Jabbar Department of Biotechnology, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, Karachi-Pakistan

Keywords:

α-amylase, Enzyme, Applications, Biotechnology

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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Published

2022-12-15

How to Cite

Mudasir Hussain, & Bisma Jabbar. (2022). Applications of Alpha (α)-Amylase in Biotechnology: A Review. GU Journal of Phytosciences, 1(1), 98–105. Retrieved from https://jphytosci.com/index.php/GUJP/article/view/26

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): GU Journal of Phytosciences [July, 2021]

Section

Review Paper

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