FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to inhibitors of mammalian .alpha.-amylases.
BACKGROUND
Pancreatic .alpha.-amylase is an enzyme in the digestive system, catalyzing the initial step in the hydrolysis of starch, a principal source of glucose in the diet. It has been demonstrated that the
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to control weight in humans by ingesting acarbose with meals with food containing carbohydrates.
This and other objects and advantages will become obvious from the following detailed description.
THE INVENTION
The invention is directed to a
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting of alpha-glucosidases in subjects. In particular, the invention relates to the use of human pancreatic alpha-amylase inhibitors to reduce starch hydrolysis in subjects and further relates to the treatment of conditions
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