PANCREATIC ENZYMES Flashcards
Systematic name of Amylase (AMS)
Alpha 1,4 glucan-4-glucohydrolase
Amylase is a ______ that catalyzes the breakdown of _______ via α, 1-6 branching linkages
DIGESTIVE ENZYME, starch and glycogen
Amylase is involved in carbohydrates (polysaccharides) ________ and _______
digestion & absorption
The SMALLEST enzyme in biologic system
Amylase (AMS)
the only enzyme that is normally filtered by the renal glomerulus and secreted in urine
Amylase
Amylase major tissue sources
Pancreas (acinar cells) & Salivary Glands
Amylase minor tissue sources
Fallopian tube, Adipose tissue, Small intestine, Skeletal muscles
Amylase is increased in
Acute pancreatitis, renal failure & parotitis
Causes of ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Overeating, alcohol
Overeating, alcohol attack occurs during
deep sleep
Amylase level is increased _______ after the onset of pancreatitis _______
2-12 hours, (1st enzyme to elevate)
Peak level of amylase is seen after _______ Normalizes within _______. Remains elevated in urine for _______
24 hours, 3-5 days, 1 week
In renal failure, urine amylase _______, because most of the amylase is ________
decreases, reabsorbed
Urine amylase decreases =
Plasma amylase increases
inflammation of the parotid glands (major salivary gland)
PAROTITIS
PAROTITIS disease association
Mumps
Amylase isoenzymes
Salivary Amylase
Pancreatic Amylase
ptyalin (fast moving type) (s type)
Salivary Amylase
amylopsin (slow moving type; less anodic) (p type)
Pancreatic Amylase
Major isoenzyme for amylase
Pancreatic Amylase