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(57) [Summary] [Structure] General formula [Chemical formula 1] An α-amylase inhibitor containing 6-deoxymaltooligosaccharide represented by (n is an integer of 1 to 5) as an active ingredient, and a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for hyperglycemia, particularly obesity and diabetes, using the same is there. [Effect] The 6-deoxymalto-oligosaccharide has a strong inhibitory action on α-amylase, particularly pancreatic juice α-amylase, and as an α-amylase inhibitor, particularly hyperglycemia, For example, when it is administered to patients with obesity or diabetes, it is markedly effective without side effects. |