Figure 1. The three-dimensional structure of recombinant human α-galactosidase.

Figure 1

The three-dimensional structure of recombinant human α-galactosidase. (a) Monomer showing two domains with an N-terminal (blue) and C-terminal (red). Galactose, with red and yellow atoms, is shown in the active site. β, beta strands;α, alpha helix. (b and c) Two views of the dimer. (d) Filled view of the model showing N-linked glycans in green. Degree of rotation of molecules is indicated. Reproduced with permission from [24].

From: Chapter 18, Biochemical and genetic diagnosis of Fabry disease

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Fabry Disease: Perspectives from 5 Years of FOS.
Mehta A, Beck M, Sunder-Plassmann G, editors.
Oxford: Oxford PharmaGenesis; 2006.
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