Alpha Amylase Inhibition Assay 

a-Amylase is a key enzyme in carbohydrate metabolism. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of alpha 1,4- glucan linkage in starch and related polysaccharides to produce oligosaccharides.  a-Amylase is normally produced and stored in salivary glands and pancreas and secreted into the digestive tract. Alpha amylase inhibitors help in the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndromes such as diabetes and obesity.