Date published: 2026-1-10

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α-Amylase, from pig pancreas Activators

α-Amylase from pig pancreas, an enzyme crucial in carbohydrate digestion, is activated through various indirect pathways influenced by specific chemical compounds. Acarbose, by inhibiting α-glucosidase, leads to carbohydrate accumulation in the intestinal lumen, indirectly stimulating the pancreas to compensate by increasing α-amylase secretion. Similarly, Berberine enhances α-amylase activity by modifying the gut microbiota composition, which in turn may alter the gut environment and stimulate pancreatic enzyme secretion. Caffeine, by stimulating the central nervous system, indirectly influences digestive processes, including α-amylase secretion, through heightened sympathetic activity. Metformin alters gut microbiota and intestinal hormones, potentially increasing pancreatic enzyme secretion, including α-amylase, to adjust for changes in glucose absorption.

Continuing with this theme, Capsaicin enhances digestive enzyme secretion, including α-amylase, by activating gastrointestinal sensory neurons. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a key component in green tea, and Ursolic Acid, found in apple peels, both influence lipid metabolism, indirectly stimulating α-amylase secretion as part of the digestive response. Curcumin modulates gastrointestinal functions, leading to enhanced pancreatic enzyme secretion, while Resveratrol impacts lipid and glucose metabolism, indirectly stimulating the pancreas. Gingerol improves gastrointestinal motility, thereby potentially enhancing α-amylase secretion. Quercetin, with its effects on metabolism and antioxidant properties, and Rutin, known for its vascular protective effects, also contribute to the indirect stimulation of pancreatic α-amylase secretion. Collectively, these compounds enhance α-amylase activity through a variety of indirect pathways, primarily by modifying gut function, metabolism, and pancreatic stimulation.

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Acarbose

56180-94-0sc-203492
sc-203492A
1 g
5 g
$226.00
$605.00
1
(1)

Acarbose acts as an inhibitor of α-glucosidase, leading to carbohydrate accumulation in the intestinal lumen. This may stimulate pancreatic secretion, including α-amylase, as a compensatory response to the increased presence of carbohydrates.

Berberine

2086-83-1sc-507337
250 mg
$92.00
1
(0)

Berberine enhances α-amylase activity by affecting the gut microbiota composition, potentially leading to increased pancreatic stimulation and subsequent enhanced secretion of digestive enzymes including α-amylase.

Caffeine

58-08-2sc-202514
sc-202514A
sc-202514B
sc-202514C
sc-202514D
50 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
$33.00
$67.00
$97.00
$192.00
$775.00
13
(1)

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and indirectly affects the digestive system, potentially leading to an increased release of pancreatic secretions, including α-amylase, due to heightened sympathetic activity.

Metformin

657-24-9sc-507370
10 mg
$79.00
2
(0)

Metformin influences gut microbiota and intestinal hormones, which can result in an indirect upregulation of pancreatic enzyme secretion, including α-amylase, to adjust for altered intestinal glucose absorption.

Capsaicin

404-86-4sc-3577
sc-3577C
sc-3577D
sc-3577A
50 mg
250 mg
500 mg
1 g
$96.00
$160.00
$240.00
$405.00
26
(1)

Capsaicin can stimulate digestive processes, potentially enhancing the secretion of pancreatic enzymes, including α-amylase, by activating local sensory neurons in the gastrointestinal tract.

(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

989-51-5sc-200802
sc-200802A
sc-200802B
sc-200802C
sc-200802D
sc-200802E
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
10 g
$43.00
$73.00
$126.00
$243.00
$530.00
$1259.00
11
(1)

EGCG is known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to influence lipid metabolism, which can indirectly stimulate pancreatic enzyme secretion, including α-amylase, as part of the digestive response to altered lipid processing.

Ursolic Acid

77-52-1sc-200383
sc-200383A
50 mg
250 mg
$56.00
$180.00
8
(1)

Ursolic acid influences lipid metabolism, which can indirectly stimulate the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes, including α-amylase, to cope with modified fat digestion.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$37.00
$69.00
$109.00
$218.00
$239.00
$879.00
$1968.00
47
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Curcumin modulates gastrointestinal function, potentially leading to an indirect increase in pancreatic enzyme secretion, including α-amylase, as the digestive system adapts to changes in gut function and motility.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol influences lipid and glucose metabolism, which can indirectly stimulate the pancreas to increase secretion of digestive enzymes, including α-amylase, to handle altered nutrient profiles.

Gingerol

23513-14-6sc-201519
sc-201519A
5 mg
20 mg
$109.00
$387.00
5
(1)

Gingerol has gastrointestinal motility effects, which can lead to an indirect enhancement of pancreatic enzyme secretion, including α-amylase, as part of the digestive response to improved gut motility.