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Inactivation of α-Amylase by Caffeine: Reducing the Break-down of Starch into Sugars

Received: 23 December 2017     Accepted: 28 December 2017     Published: 11 January 2018
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Abstract

α-Amylase, an enzyme present in our saliva and pancreatic secretion, is responsible for the break-down of starch into glucose molecules. Glucose enters into our blood steam and provides energy for various activities. In this study we have noticed that in the presence of caffeine, the enzyme activity is decreased with a decrease in the amount of glucose liberated from the starch hydrolysis. This finding suggests a positive role played by caffeine in the controlling of blood sugar. A possible explanation of enzyme inactivation by caffeine has been discussed in terms of a two-step model that we proposed earlier.

Published in American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.bio.20180601.11
Page(s) 1-4
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Keywords

Caffeine-Amylase Interaction, Inactivation of α-Amylase by Caffeine, Reducing the Starch Hydrolysis by Caffeine

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  • Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, Du Bois, PA 15801, USA

  • Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, Du Bois, PA 15801, USA

  • Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, Du Bois, PA 15801, USA

  • Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, Du Bois, PA 15801, USA

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