Synergism of cockroach (Periplaneta americana) alpha -amylase and alpha -glucosidase hydrolysis of starches

Cockroach Periplaneta americana alpha -amylase hydrolysed starch to maltose and maltodextrin. However, this enzyme was not active against maltose and maltotriose (2 h of reaction). alpha -Glucosidase of the same organism exhibited activities toward maltose and maltodextrin to glucose. Synergism was...

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Published in:	African journal of biotechnology Vol. 3; no. 10; pp. 529 - 533
Main Authors:	Kouame, L P, Ahipo, ED, Niamke, S L, Kouame, F A, Kamenan, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-10-2004
Subjects:	Periplaneta americana
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Summary:	Cockroach Periplaneta americana alpha -amylase hydrolysed starch to maltose and maltodextrin. However, this enzyme was not active against maltose and maltotriose (2 h of reaction). alpha -Glucosidase of the same organism exhibited activities toward maltose and maltodextrin to glucose. Synergism was observed especially between both enzymes to produce glucose for cockroach P. americana nutrition.
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ISSN:	1684-5315 1684-5315
DOI:	10.5897/ajb2004.000-2105