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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Glycoside Hydrolases > Hexosaminidases > beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases > Hexosaminidase B

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Hexosaminidase B  

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  • Hex B

Scope note

  • A mammalian beta-hexosaminidase isoform that is comprized of hexosaminidase beta subunits. Deficiency of hexosaminidase B due to mutations in the gene encoding the hexosaminidase beta subunit is a case of SANDHOFF DISEASE.

History note

  • 2008; use BETA-N-ACETYLHEXOSAMINIDASES 1987-2007

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054819

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