Synergism of cockroach (Periplaneta americana) α-amylase and α-glucosidase hydrolysis of starches

Abstract

Cockroach Periplaneta americana α-amylase hydrolysed starch to maltose and maltodextrin. However, this enzyme was not active against maltose and maltotriose (2 h of reaction). α-Glucosidase of the same organism exhibited activities toward maltose and maltodextrin to glucose. Synergism was observed especially between both enzymes to produce glucose for cockroach P. americana nutrition. © 2004 Academic Journals.