Trehalose is a non-reducing, disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose units linked by an α,α-1,1-glycosidic bond. It functions as an energy reserve and is notable for its stability under stress conditions, which makes it common in organisms like tardigrades and in certain food and pharmaceutical applications. In biology, trehalose often appears in contexts discussing carbohydrate metabolism and cryoprotection.
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