galactosidase /ga·lac·to·si·dase/ (-si´dās) an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of terminal galactose residues from a variety of substrates; several such enzymes exist, each specific for α- or β-linked sugars and further specific for substrates, e.g., lactase.
galactosidase [gah-lak″to-si´dās]
ga·lac·to·si·dase (g -l k t -s -d s , -dz, -lk-t-)n. Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of a galactoside. |
galactosidase [gah-lak″to-si´dās]
an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of galactoside to galactose; it occurs in two forms: α-galactosidase (melibiase) and β-galactosidase (lactase).
galactosidase
an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of galactoside to galactose; it occurs in two forms: α-galactosidase (melibiase) and β-galactosidase (lactase). In deficiency states gangliosides (galactose-containing cerebrosides) accumulate in tissues. See also GM1gangliosidosis.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|