Amylase compositions for producing collagen peptides and methods of forming collagen peptides

Abstract

A composition for producing collagen low molecular weight peptides (10,000 Da or less) that utilizes the amylase family of enzymes. The amylases (α-, β-, γ-amylase) are noted for the cleavage of the α-glycosidic bonds of polysaccharides, yielding lower molecular weight carbohydrate/sugar fragments. It has been found that α-amylase is effective in reacting with animal tissues to yield hydrolyzed collagen peptides, which facilitate cell migration and proliferation.

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