Lactase

Introduction: Lactase

Description of Lactase

Lactase: EC 3.2.1.108; also another name for EC 3.2.1.23, BETA GALACTOSIDASE, do not confuse.
Source: CRISP

Lactase: An enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of LACTOSE to D-GALACTOSE and D-GLUCOSE. Defects in the enzyme cause LACTOSE INTOLERANCE.
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Lactase:

Broader terms for Lactase

• O glycosidase

Source - CRISP

The term Lactase can be used for:

• EC 3.2.1.108
• lactose galactohydrolase

Source: CRISP

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