Structure of trehalulose synthase complex with sucrose (stick model) and Ca+2 ion (green) (PDB code 2pwe).
Trehalulose synthase (THS) converts sucrose to trehalulose (TH).
Since TH is a sugar substitute and is absorbed more slowly than sucrose it can be used in diabetic and sports food and drinks.
Updated on 15-December-2014
Michal Harel, Alexander Berchansky
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