hexosaminidase /hex·os·amin·i·dase/ (hek″sōs-ah-min´ĭ-dās)
1. any of the enzymes that cleave hexosamines or acetylated hexosamines from gangliosides or other glycosides.
2. a specific hexosaminidase acting on keratan sulfate and ganglioside GM2 and related compounds.
hex·os·a·min·i·dase (h k s -s -m n -d s, -dz)n. Any of at least four enzymes, each of which is the catalyst for the removal of hexose residues from specific oligosaccharides; deficiencies of these enzymes can cause certain metabolic disorders. |
hexosaminidase
an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of hexose from ganglioside GM2. Occurs in two forms, A and B. Deficiency occurs in GM2gangliosidosis of dogs, cats and pigs.
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