Structural and functional properties of amylases

Amylases have applications in food, textile, detergent, fermentation, paper and pharmaceutical industries. The production of amylases is normally carried out under submerged fermentation. However, solid state fermentation also appears promising. With the advancement in biotechnology, the application of amylases have expanded in medicinal, clinical and analytical chemistry. In viewofincreased application of amylases in variousfields, development of novel sources of amylase production/qualitative improvement in enzyme and quantitative enhancement in its production is essential. Present communication gives information on sources, functional properties, production and application of enzyme amylases.