ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Alpha-d-galactosidase

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Alpha-d-galactosidase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any galactosidase that only hydrolyzes the alpha-d configuration of galactosides; a deficiency of this enzyme can lead to Fabry's disease.

Meaning

(biochemistry) Any galactosidase that only hydrolyzes the alpha-d configuration of galactosides; a deficiency of this enzyme can lead to Fabry's disease.

Synonyms for alpha-d-galactosidase

Depending on context, synonyms include melibiase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include alpha-gal, agalsidase, galactosidase, acetylgalactosaminidase, galacturonosidase, galactohydrolase.

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