Abstract
An in vitro system for the breakdown of starch granules by mixtures of a- and ß-amylase is developed and discussed with reference to information concerning the degradation of starch in vivo. ß-Amylase has no action on starch granules and has very little effect on the rate of starch granule digestion by a-amylase. It does, however, affect the product distribution in an a-amylase digest and is considered to attack dextrin intermediates produced by the action of a-amylase on the starch granules. © 1974.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1341-1346 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Phytochemistry |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 1974 |
Keywords
- α-Amylase
- β-amylase
- maltose.
- starch granule digestion