MALTASE

Maltase is an enzyme involved in carbohydrate degradation. Specifically, maltase catalyzes the conversion of maltose into glucose. Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules linked together.

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Maltase is an enzyme involved in carbohydrate degradation. Specifically, maltase catalyzes the conversion of maltose into glucose. Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules linked together.

Function: Maltase is a hydrolase enzyme, meaning it catalyzes the breaking of chemical bonds in molecules by adding a water molecule. In the case of maltase, it breaks down maltose into two glucose molecules.

Localization: Maltase is present in the small intestine, specifically in the brush border of epithelial cells lining the intestinal wall. This is where much of the carbohydrate digestion takes place.

Chemical Reaction: The chemical reaction catalyzed by maltase is as follows:

Maltose + Water → 2 Glucose

This reaction splits maltose into two glucose molecules.

Role in Digestion: During the digestion of complex carbohydrates, such as starch, they are broken down into maltose. Maltase then acts to break down maltose into glucose, which can be absorbed by intestinal cells and transported into the bloodstream.

Nutritional Importance: Maltase, as a digestive enzyme, is crucial for breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body to produce energy.

Maltase Deficiency: Maltase deficiency, known as glycogenosis due to maltase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to carbohydrate digestion problems.

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CAS Number
9001-42-7
HS Code
17029020
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25kg bag

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