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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Glycoside Hydrolases > Hexosaminidases > beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases > Hexosaminidase A > beta-Hexosaminidase alpha Chain

Preferred term

beta-Hexosaminidase alpha Chain  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • alpha Chain, beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidase
  • beta N Acetylhexosaminidase alpha Chain
  • beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidase alpha Chain
  • Hexosaminidase A, alpha Chain

Scope note

  • The alpha subunit of hexosaminidase A. Mutations in the gene that encodes this protein can result in loss of hexosaminidase A activity and are linked to TAY-SACHS DISEASE.

History note

  • 2008

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054820

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