# Amylase
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**Amylase** is a [[digestive enzymes|digestive enzyme]] that breaks down the [[covalent bond#Special Covalent Bonds|glycosidic bonds]] in [[carbohydrates]].
The [[pancreas]] produces some amylase, and so does the [[salivary glands]].
Elevated serum amylase levels indicate [[pancreatitis]]'
>[!science] Normal Values
The normal value of **serum amylase** is **40-140** u/L
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