Disaccharidase

Disaccharidase is a type of enzyme that breaks down disaccharides into monosaccharides.

Examples of disaccharidases

 * Lactase (breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose)
 * Maltase (breaks down maltose into 2 glucoses)
 * Sucrase (breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose)
 * Trehalase (breaks down trehalose into 2 glucoses)

For a thorough scientific overview of small-intestinal disaccharidases, one can consult chapter 75 of OMMBID. For more online resources and references, see inborn error of metabolism.