Invertase (also called beta-fructofuranosidase) is a kind of enzyme
being capable of hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose. It
is widely distributed inside the organism especially in plants and
microbes. For example, yeast can be used as a major strain sources
for the purification and production of this enzyme. Invertase is a
kind of essential enzyme which helped us to digest sugars. It has
various kinds of applications: (1) Being used as an antioxidant. (2)
As an immune booster. (3) Being used for the treatment of stomach
ulcers. (4) Used to kill harmful organisms. (5) Prevention of upper
respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, asthma and
allergies. (6) Used for the treatment of cancer such as bone cancer
and stomach cancer.
