Lactase (EC 3.2.1.108) is an enzyme produced by many organisms and is essential to the complete digestion of whole milk. It breaks down the sugar lactose into its component parts, galactose and glucose. Lactase is found in the brush border of the small intestine of humans and other mammals.

Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar in milk. Some people don't make enough lactase and are unable to digest lactose well on their own. Lactase splits lactose to...

Lactase, enzyme found in the small intestine of mammals that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose (milk sugar) into the simple sugars glucose and galactose. In humans, lactase is particularly abundant during infancy.

2017年4月28日 · Lactase is an enzyme found in the mammalian small intestine that digests lactose, which is a sugar found in milk. Mammals use milk to feed their young, and in most mammals, the activity of lactase decreases after the young is …

2023年12月21日 · What is lactase? Lactase is an enzyme that helps your body break down lactose in dairy products. If you are lactose-intolerant, consuming a dairy product can cause gas, bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Lactase is a dietary supplement that can help prevent these symptoms in people with lactose intolerance who consume milk or other dairy ...

2024年8月4日 · The lactase enzyme, also known as lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (LPH), is a complex glycoprotein that resides in the brush border membrane of the small intestine. Its structure is characterized by a series of domains that contribute to its functionality.

2023年6月16日 · Lactase is an enzyme present in the gut that is responsible for breaking down complex lactose sugars into simpler sugars such as glucose and galactose which can then be utilized for energy and...