A finding of persistently elevated total amylase and normal lipase should raise the possibility of macroamylasemia. Screening tests such as the amylase creatinine clearance ratio (ACCR) or polyethylene glycol precipitation can be valuable in identifying macroamylase. ACCR can be easily calculated from paired random urine and serum amylase and ...

In this review, we will discuss the evolutionary forces that drive the existence of salivary amylase, the benefits of generating higher salivary amylase levels, the possible physiological consequences of early oral starch breakdown, and its roles in protecting blood glucose profile and blood insulin, as well as the disease states of metabolic ...

Once in the bloodstream, the enzyme lipoprotein lipase breaks down the triglycerides of the chylomicrons into free fatty acids and glycerol. These breakdown products then pass through capillary walls to be used for energy by cells or stored in adipose tissue as fat.

pancreatic amylase: enzyme secreted by the pancreas that completes the chemical digestion of carbohydrates in the small intestine. pancreatic lipase: enzyme secreted by the pancreas that participates in lipid digestion. pancreatic nuclease: enzyme secreted by the pancreas that participates in nucleic acid digestion