amilázt

Amiláz is a term that appears to be a misspelling or a less common transliteration. The most likely intended term is amylase, which refers to an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars. Amylases are found in the digestive tracts of humans and many other animals, where they begin the process of carbohydrate digestion. Salivary amylase, found in saliva, starts this process in the mouth, while pancreatic amylase, produced by the pancreas, continues it in the small intestine.

There are different types of amylase, including alpha-amylase, beta-amylase, and gamma-amylase, each with slightly different properties and optimal conditions. Alpha-amylase is common in many organisms, breaking down starch internally. Beta-amylase works from the ends of starch molecules, producing maltose. Gamma-amylase can break down starch further into glucose.

Amylase also plays a role in other biological processes and is used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of ethanol and in food processing for baking and brewing. The presence and activity of amylase are also important indicators in medical diagnostics, particularly for conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancreatitis.