Milk glucosidase activity enables suckled pup starch digestion

Conclusions (1) 13C-α-limit dextrins were rapidly digested to 13C-glucose in 13-day mice independent of maltase-glucoamylase genotype or mucosal maltase activity. (2) This experiment demonstrates that a soluble maltase activity is secreted in mouse mother’s milk which enables suckling pup starch digestion well before brush border enzyme development. (3) This experiment with 13C-α-limit dextrins needs to be repeated in human breast fed infants.

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Source: Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics - February 1, 2016 Category: Cytology Source Type: research