| trehala | <chemistry> An amorphous variety of manna obtained from the nests and cocoons of a Syrian coleopterous insect (Larinus maculatus, L. Nidificans, etc) which feeds on the foliage of a variety of thistle. It is used as an article of food, and is Synonym: nest sugar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| trehalase | <enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the conversion of alpha,alpha-trehalose and water to d-glucose. Chemical name: alpha,alpha-Trehalose glucohydrolase Registry number: EC 3.2.1.28 (12 Dec 1998) |