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Biokemistri
Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
ISSN: 0795-8080
Vol. 16, No. 1, 2004, pp. 11-14
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Bioline Code: bk04002
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Biokemistri, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2004, pp. 11-14
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α - Amylase Activity In The Saliva And Plasma Of Habitual Alcohol Drinkers
Onyesom, Innocent & Erude, Hope O.
Abstract
This study reports on the influence of habitual alcohol drinking on α-amylase
activity in individuals yet to manifest any physical or clinical sign associated
with such drinking habit. α-Amylase activity was determined in saliva and
plasma samples from randomly selected volunteers. Twenty-five male heavy drinkers
and equivalent number of sex, age and weight-matched non-drinkers, all in apparent
good health were enlisted for the study after obtaining their consent. Mean
α-amylase activity in saliva and plasma was significantly higher (p<0.05)
in habitual drinkers (185.0±6.0 IU/L; 113.5 ± 4.0 IU/L) than
in non-drinking controls (144.0 ± 8.0 IU/L; 72.5±3.5 IU/L). Significant
increase in both saliva and plasma α-amylase activity could be used in the
early diagnosis of heavy alcohol drinking.
Keywords
α-amylase, saliva, alcohol, Urhobo
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