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Bifunctional inhibitor of α-amylase/trypsin from wheat grain

Bifunctional inhibitor of α-amylase/trypsin from wheat grain A trypsin inhibitor, isolated from whole-wheat grain (Triticum aestivum L.) by the method of biospecific chromatography on trypsin-Sepharose, was potent in inhibiting human salivary α-amylase. The bifunctional α-amylase/trypsin inhibitor was characterized by a narrow specificity for other α-amylases and proteinases. The high thermostability of the inhibitor was lost in the presence of SH group-reducing agents. The inhibitor-trypsin complex retained its activity against α-amylase. The inhibitor—α-amylase complex was active against trypsin. Studies of the enzyme kinetics demonstrated that the inhibition of α-amylase and trypsin was noncompetitive. Our results suggest the existence of two independent active sites responsible for the interaction with the enzymes. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology Springer Journals

Bifunctional inhibitor of α-amylase/trypsin from wheat grain

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2007 by Pleiades Publishing, Inc.
Subject
Life Sciences; Biochemistry, general; Microbiology; Medical Microbiology
ISSN
0003-6838
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1608-3024
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10.1134/S0003683807040035
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Abstract

A trypsin inhibitor, isolated from whole-wheat grain (Triticum aestivum L.) by the method of biospecific chromatography on trypsin-Sepharose, was potent in inhibiting human salivary α-amylase. The bifunctional α-amylase/trypsin inhibitor was characterized by a narrow specificity for other α-amylases and proteinases. The high thermostability of the inhibitor was lost in the presence of SH group-reducing agents. The inhibitor-trypsin complex retained its activity against α-amylase. The inhibitor—α-amylase complex was active against trypsin. Studies of the enzyme kinetics demonstrated that the inhibition of α-amylase and trypsin was noncompetitive. Our results suggest the existence of two independent active sites responsible for the interaction with the enzymes.

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Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology – Springer Journals

Published: Jul 10, 2007

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