Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Lactase

Beta galactosidase of Lactose (GLU and GAL) disaccharide

Small Intestine
Lactose
Hydrolases

Specifics:

  • Lactase activity normally declines to 5-10% of what it was at birth

LOC:

  • Surface of intestinal cells

Terminology:

  • Beta galactosidase - cleaves the beta bond between GLC and GAL

Diseases/Conditions:

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