| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10162991 | Pediatria Polska | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Trehalose is a naturally found disaccharide that is a key element for anhydrobiosis, the capability of surviving complete dryness, in some organisms. The protective effect of trehalose is not well understood at the molecular level. Trehalose is used in the cryopreservation of human cells and as ingredient in processed food stuffs. Low trehalase activity causes maldigestion of trehalose. Trehalose has been shown to be effective in preventing the aggregation of numerous proteins, inhibiting this process might be effective in treating neurodegenerative disorders, for example Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease. Trehalose solution is an effective and safe eye drop for the treatment of dry eye syndrome.
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Authors
Magdalena ZieliÅska, Konrad Kamil Hozyasz,