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lactase /lac·tase/ (lak´tas) a ß-galactosidase occurring in the brush border membrane of the intestinal mucosa that catalyzes the cleavage of lactose to galactose and glucose; it is part of the ß-glycosidase enzyme complex.
lactase d-galactosidase; an enzyme in the intestinal mucosa that hydrolyzes lactose, producing glucose and galactose. lactase deficiency a deficiency of intestinal lactase, which causes abdominal distention and cramping and often diarrhea when milk is drunk. |
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In her position, she implements marketing strategies for products such as Viactiv and Lactaid, but she is best known for transforming Splenda into a best-selling sugar substitute. Lactase (such as Lactaid, Dairy Ease, and Lactrase) helps digest foods that contain lactose. For Johnson & Johnson, we do ads for Lactaid and Splenda (sweetener)," Stanol said. |
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