Trehalulose synthase

Revision as of 14:16, 15 December 2014 by Michal Harel (talk | contribs)


Function

Trehalulose synthase (THS) converts sucrose to trehalulose (TH).

Disease

Relevance

Since TH is a sugar substitute and is absorbed more slowly than sucrose it can be used in diabetic and sports food and drinks.

Structural highlights

Structure of trehalulose synthase complex with sucrose (stick model) and Ca+2 ion (green) (PDB code 2pwe).

Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate

3D structures of trehalulose synthase3D structures of trehalulose synthase

Updated on 15-December-2014

ReferencesReferences

Proteopedia Page Contributors and Editors (what is this?)Proteopedia Page Contributors and Editors (what is this?)

Michal Harel, Alexander Berchansky