Trehalose metabolism

Trehalose metabolism involves the processes by which organisms synthesize, break down, and utilize trehalose, a sugar made of two glucose molecules linked together. This sugar acts as an energy reserve and protects cells from stress, such as dehydration and heat. The body synthesizes trehalose through specific enzymes that connect glucose units, and other enzymes break it down when needed to release glucose for energy. This regulation allows organisms to survive adverse conditions and maintain cell stability by managing trehalose levels efficiently.