Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret.

Application

For the determination of α-amylase and the synthesis of various 1′-O-sucrose and 1-O-fructose esters

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing 1→4-linked D-glucose residues with release of D-glucose.

α-glucosidase hydrolyzes carbohydrates by acting on 1,4-α linkages. Inhibition of α-glucosidase is a prominent target in the management of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus¹.

Other Notes

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Packaging

Sold on basis of p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside units.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of D-glucose from p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside per min at pH 6.8 at 37 °C.