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beta-Galactosidase  

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  • beta D Galactosidase
  • beta-D-Galactosidase
  • beta Galactosidases
  • beta-Galactosidases
  • Lactases
  • lac Z Protein
  • Protein, lac Z

Note

  • /defic: consider also LACTOSE INTOLERANCE and GANGLIOSIDOSIS, GM1

Scope note

  • A group of enzymes that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing beta-D-galactose residues in beta-galactosides. Deficiency of beta-Galactosidase A1 may cause GANGLIOSIDOSIS, GM1.

History note

  • 92; was BETA-GALACTOSIDASES 1978-91 (see under GALACTOSIDASES 1978-90)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001616

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