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When Is Sucrase Used?
When Is Sucrase Used?
Maya Lin-Takahashi••6 min read
Sucrase and isomaltase
isomaltase
Isomaltase (EC 3.2. 1.10) is an enzyme that breaks the bonds linking saccharides, which cannot be broken by amylase or maltase. ... The product of the enzymatic digestion of alpha-limit dextrin by isomaltase is maltose. Isomaltase helps amylase to digest alpha-limit dextrin to produce maltose.
are involved in the digestion of sugar and starches. Sucrase is the intestinal enzyme that aids in the breakdown of sucrose (table sugar
table sugar
It is a disaccharide, a molecule composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and fructose. Sucrose is produced naturally in plants, from which table sugar is refined.
) into glucose and fructose, which are used by the body as fuel.
Where does sucrase work in the digestive system?
This enzyme is found in the small intestine and is responsible for breaking down sucrose and maltose into their simple sugar components. These simple sugars are then absorbed by the small intestine.
Where is sucrase produced in the human body?
Sucrase is secreted by the tips of the villi of the epithelium in the small intestine. Its levels are reduced in response to villi-blunting events such as celiac sprue and the inflammation associated with the disorder.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
