Diastase

Names

[ Name ]:
Diastase

[Synonym ]:
MFCD00081555
diastase
malt diastase
diastase (aspergillus oryzae)
maltin
diastase (ex malt)
diastase of malt
malt
diastase (malt)
Amylase

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Amylase is an enzyme produced by pancreas and salivary glands, catalyzing the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Research Areas >> Others

Natural Products >> Others

[In Vitro]

A mixture of glycosylated amylase and proline-rich proteins or fractions containing mostly non-glycosylated amylase predominantly promotes adhesion of S. gordonii G9B. Fractions containing amylase do not promote adhesion of S. sanguis 10556 to HAP[1].

[References]

[1]. Scannapieco FA, et al. Salivary amylase promotes adhesion of oral streptococci to hydroxyapatite. J Dent Res. 1995 Jul;74(7):1360-6.

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
powder | white

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS08

[ Signal Word ]:
Danger

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H334

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P342 + P311

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R42

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S22;S24;S36/S37

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
2

[ RTECS ]:
BU7430000

Related Compounds

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