Publication Date
1983
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
King, Sondra L.
Degree Name
M.S. (Master of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Home Economics
LCSH
Enzyme inhibitors; Weight loss
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify factors which might render alpha-amylase inhibitors ineffective. An in vitro colorimetric investigation was performed in which porcine pancreatic alpha-amylase, preincubated with inhibitor, was added to a starch solution. The preincubation time, pH, and temperature of the starch solution, along with the type of starch used, were manipulated. It was found that when preincubation time was decreased, the inhibitor's effectiveness decreased, and when the pH was increased to 8.2 the inhibitor was virtually ineffective.
Recommended Citation
Bedell, Mary Lynn, "An in vitro investigation of the effectiveness of commercially available alpha-anylase inhibitors" (1983). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 1324.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/1324
Extent
vii, 44 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
Comments
Bibliography: pages 15-16.