Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ α-Amylases are endoglycosidases, that are classified into glycosyl hydrolase family 13 (1-3)._x000D_ Application_x000D_ α-Amylase Inhibitor from Triticum aestivum (wheat seed) has been used to determine its effects on salivary gland (SG) amylase activity. It has also been used to inhibit the activity from the extract from Bemisia tabaci._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 1, 5, 25 mg in glass bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Competitive inhibitor of human salivary α-amylase. KI = 2.9 nM, compared to a KM of 5.9 mM (calculated per mole of α-1,4-linked maltose residues)._x000D_ α-Amylases can hydrolyze α-(1,4)-D-glycosidic linkages. It participates in the breakdown of starch and glycogen. Inhibiting this enzyme can be used as a strategy to treat dental caries, diabetes, obesity and periodontal diseases._x000D_ Unit Definition_x000D_ One unit will reduce the activity of two units of α-amylase (A0521) by 50% after pre-incubation at 25 °C._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Lyophilized powder containing buffer salts as sodium phosphate.