Sucrase
Also known as: Intestinal Sucrase; Sucrase Isomaltase; Sucrose Alpha-Glucosidase
Do not confuse Sucrase with: Invertase (a commercially-produced microbial enzyme)
Description
Sucrase is a type of Alpha-Glucosidase, Disaccharidase Enzyme. It is occasionally obtained via the diet. It is synthesized in the Intestinal Wall (by the Instestinal Mucosa).
Sucrase belongs to a group of Enzymes bound to the exoplasmic face of the plasma membrane of intestinal cells (microvilli). This region is sometimes referred to as the glycocalyx. Other enzymes found in this region include Peptidase and Lactase.
Biological Function of Sucrase
Digestive System
Sucrase enhances the digestion of Sucrose - by splitting Sucrose into its components - Fructose and Glucose.
Therapeutic Uses of Sucrase
Digestive System
Exogenous Sucrase (obtained via the Pharmaceutical Drug, Sucraid) may alleviate the symptoms of Congenital Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID). [1]
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Sucrase
Hormones
Triiodothyronine (T3) may increase the production/activity of Sucrase. [2]
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