Heterogeneity of amylase in diabetes mellitus.
Serum amylase, total reducing capacity, true glucose and saccharoid fractions were determined in healthy subjects and patients with diabetes mellitus. An increase in the enzyme activity was observed in patients with diabetes mellitus and further elevation occurred with increase in the age. An increase in the activity of isoenzymes was also observed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000681:Amylases / Q000097:blood*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000201:enzymology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007527:Isoenzymes / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D007527:Isoenzymes; D000681:Amylases