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

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
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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