Application
α-Amylase fromBacillus licheniformis has been used in two-step hydrolysis for enzymatic saccharification of dried biomass powder. It has also been used to analyse the starch concentration by an enzymatic method.
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Amylase, the digestive enzyme in saliva has several significance in industries like, food, pharmaceutical, textile and paper. It hydrolyses the linear chain of amylose to form glucose molecules.
General description
α-Amylase belongs to glycosyl hydrolase family 13.
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