Amylase - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Amylase;

NCIt definition : Amylase is an enzyme which helps digest glycogen and starch. It is produced mainly in the pancreas and salivary glands.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An enzyme that helps the body digest starches.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046211;

Details

Origin ID

C16284;

UMLS CUI

C0002712;

See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Product containing amylase (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Enzyme [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Amylase [LOINC component]
- Amylase (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Product containing amylase (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- amylases [MeSH concept]
- amylases [MeSH Descriptor]
- diastase [ATC Code]
gene_encodes_gene_product
- Enzyme Gene [NCIt concept]
- Hydrolase Gene [NCIt concept]
gene_product_has_structural_domain_or_motif
- Substrate Interaction Domain [NCIt concept]
gene_product_plays_role_in_biological_process
- Hydrolysis [NCIt concept]

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