beta-Galactosidase

A group of enzymes that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing beta-D-galactose residues in beta-galactosides. Deficiency of beta-Galactosidase A1 may cause GANGLIOSIDOSIS, GM1.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.450.410.100

MeSH Unique ID: D001616

Registry Number: EC 3.2.1.23

Entry Terms:

• beta Galactosidase
• beta-D-Galactosidase
• beta D Galactosidase
• beta-Galactosidases
• beta Galactosidases
• Lactases
• lac Z Protein
• Protein, lac Z
• beta-Galactosidase A2
• beta Galactosidase A2
• beta-Galactosidase A3
• beta Galactosidase A3
• Lactaid
• Dairyaid
• Lactogest
• beta-Galactosidase A1
• beta Galactosidase A1
• Lactrase

Previous Indexing:

• Galactosidases (1966-1977)

See Also:

• Gangliosidosis, GM1

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Hydrolases
Glycoside Hydrolases
Galactosidases
beta-Galactosidase
Lactase
Lactase-Phlorizin Hydrolase