Description

Overview of the lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (LPH) enzyme and the genetic basis of lactose tolerance and intolerance in human populations. The figure provides context for understanding the global distribution of lactase persistence.

Figure 1

Diagram

Source Paper

Genetics of Lactose Intolerance: An Updated Review and Online Interactive World Maps of Phenotype and Genotype Frequencies.

Nutrients (2020)

PMID: 32899182

DOI: 10.3390/nu12092689

Cite This Figure

![Figure 1: Overview of the lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (LPH) enzyme and the genetic basis of lactose tolerance and intolerance in human populations. The figure provides context for understanding the global distribution of lactase persistence.]()

> Source: Augusto Anguita-Ruiz et al. "Genetics of Lactose Intolerance: An Updated Review and Online Interactive World ." *Nutrients*, 2020. PMID: [32899182](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32899182/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 1. Overview of the lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (LPH) enzyme and the genetic basis of lactose tolerance and intolerance in human populations. The figure provides context for understanding the global distribution of lactase persistence.<br>  Source: Augusto Anguita-Ruiz et al. "Genetics of Lactose Intolerance: An Updated Review and Online Interactive World ." <em>Nutrients</em>, 2020. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32899182/">32899182</a></figcaption>
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Related Evidence

Lactase for Lactose Intolerance

Grade A · 15 studies