Properties and Specific Functional Features of Wheat Grain α-Amylase/Subtilisin Inhibitor |
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Authors: | V A Kuzovlev Zh D Beskempirova D A Shansharova O V Fursov A A Khakimzhanov |
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Institution: | 1.Aitkhozhin Institute of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry,Almaty,Kazakhstan;2.Almaty University of Technology,Almaty,Kazakhstan |
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Abstract: | A protein bifunctional inhibitor of endogenous α-amylase and subtilisin has been isolated from wheat grain and purified. The inhibitor specifically inactivates α-amylase isozymes with high isoelectric point values (group α-AMY1) and has almost no effect on the α-AMY2 isozymes with low isoelectric point values. This enzyme does not belong to glycoproteins and has a molecular weight of 21 kDa and an isoelectric point of 7.2. The protein displays a relatively high thermostability and pH optimum of 8.0; its inhibitory activity requires the presence of Ca2+ cations. The inhibition of excess α-amylase in wheat grain with a low falling number by the purified protein is studied. |
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