maltase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose.

A ferment which causes the cleavage of maltose into two molecules of dextrose. Maltase, like lipase, has been shown to be capable of reversible action in concentrated solutions. It occurs widely distributed in both the animal and the vegetable world.

An enzyme, α-D-glucosidase, which hydrolyzes maltose with production of glucose.

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.