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Trehelase deficiency

Introduction

Trehalase deficiency is a metabolic condition in which the body is not able to convert trehalose, a disaccharide found in mushrooms, algae and insects, into glucose[1]

References

  1. ↑ Murray, IA.; Coupland, K.; Smith, JA.; Ansell, ID.; Long, RG. (2000). “Intestinal trehalase activity in a UK population: establishing a normal range and the effect of disease”. Br J Nutr. 83 (3): 241–5. PMID 10884712. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)