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Lactase

Any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose.The enzyme responsible for catalysing the split of lactose into galactose or glucose that is secreted in the intestine to breakdown foodstuff.


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lactase persistence - middle east

Hi -- I'm looking for historical dating information about lactase persistence in the area between modern day Iraq and Egypt. I have plenty of information about Europe, Turkey and points north and west, Africa south and west of Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. ...

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by andygee
Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:22 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: lactase persistence - middle east
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Views: 270

Things that cause cancer (in modern humans who live longer)

... farming animals for milk for very long, but we already see genetic differences in places where milk was a necessity. In those people, the enzyme lactase is present beyond childhood.

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by wildfunguy
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:30 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Things that cause cancer (in modern humans who live longer)
Replies: 4
Views: 1436

Lactase Inhibitor

Does anyone one know any inhibitors for the enzyme lactase ? I might be a very bad search but i've been searching for half a hour and i haven't found any. Thanks,

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by WiNtErSuMmErAuTuM
Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:30 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Lactase Inhibitor
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Views: 1067

I need some help...

... up figuring out my lab and modified it slightly, now my my main question is 5 g/L too high of an amount of aluminum to use for 2500 mg/25 mL of lactase?

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by fubario
Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:50 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: I need some help...
Replies: 3
Views: 1559

I need some help...

... bottom if you want, main questions lie there). I am a 17-year old student who is having trouble in making a good lab design for enzymes (I chose lactase since the teacher told me it was relatively fast and easier to handle) having trouble in terms of finding an 'easy' way to assay. I decided ...

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by fubario
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:34 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: I need some help...
Replies: 3
Views: 1559
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