Definitions for lactase
ˈlæk teɪs, -ˌteɪzlac·tase

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lactase, Lactaidnoun

   any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose

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1. lactasenoun

   A u03B2-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.

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1. Lactase

   Lactase is an enzyme produced by many organisms. It is located in the brush border of the small intestine of humans and other mammals. Lactase is essential to the complete digestion of whole milk; it breaks down lactose, a sugar which gives milk its sweetness. People who have deficiency of lactase, and consume dairy products, may experience the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactase can be purchased as a food supplement, and is added to milk to produce "lactose-free" milk products. Lactase (also known as lactase-phlorizin hydrolase, or LPH), a part of the β-galactosidase family of enzymes, is a glycoside hydrolase involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers. Lactase is present predominantly along the brush border membrane of the differentiated enterocytes lining the villi of the small intestine. In humans, lactase is encoded by the LCT gene on chromosome 2.

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1. lactase

   Lactase is an enzyme that is found in the small intestine of mammals. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products, into simpler sugars called glucose and galactose, which can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Without sufficient lactase, the body cannot properly digest lactose, leading to lactose intolerance.

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1. Lactase

   Lactase is an enzyme produced in the digestive system of infants and some, mostly European, adult humans. Lactase is essential to the complete digestion of whole milk. Lactase breaks down lactose, a complex sugar which gives milk its sweetness. Lacking lactase, a person consuming dairy products may experience the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactase can be purchased as a food supplement, and is added to milk to produce "lactose-free" milk products. Lactase, a part of the β-galactosidase family of enzymes, is a glycoside hydrolase involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers. Lactase is present predominantly along the brush border membrane of the differentiated enterocytes lining the villi of the small intestine. In humans, lactase is encoded by the LCT gene.

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1. Lactase

   An enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of LACTOSE to D-GALACTOSE and D-GLUCOSE. Defects in the enzyme cause LACTOSE INTOLERANCE.

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1. lactase

   A type of enzyme.

   Lactase has the power to hydrolyse lactose to glucose very efficiently.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 30, 2020  

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   The numerical value of lactase in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of lactase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lactase
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lactase
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactase
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5. ^ Wikidata
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