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Trehalose

Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules, widely found in bacteria, fungi, plants, and invertebrates, where it serves as an energy source and protective agent against environmental stress. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry examines trehalose primarily throug…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules, widely found in bacteria, fungi, plants, and invertebrates, where it serves as an energy source and protective agent against environmental stress. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry examines trehalose primarily through the lens of microbial biotechnology and biomedical applications. Studies have investigated yeast species as biological systems for producing trehalose and other valuable bio-products through controlled bioprocessing methods, highlighting the sugar's relevance in industrial biotechnology and fermentation science. Additionally, research has explored trehalose's role as a stabilizing agent in biological preparations, particularly in the context of preserving antibody function in convalescent plasma therapies developed during infectious disease outbreaks. The molecule's unique chemical properties—including its ability to protect proteins and cellular structures from denaturation under stress conditions such as freezing, drying, or oxidative damage—make it significant for both fundamental biochemistry and practical applications in biopharmaceutical formulation, food preservation, and therapeutic development. This body of work contributes to understanding how trehalose can be efficiently produced through biological systems and effectively utilized in medical and biotechnological contexts.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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