Definition: 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.
/defic: consider also LACTOSE INTOLERANCE and GANGLIOSIDOSIS, GM1
See AlsoGangliosidosis, GM1 ExamplesLactase
Other names beta Galactosidases; beta Galactosidase A3; beta Galactosidase A2; beta Galactosidase A1; beta Galactosidase; beta D Galactosidase; Thompson Brand of beta Galactosidase; Tanta Brand of beta Galactosidase; Sunrise Brand of beta Galactosidase; Rivex Brand of beta Galactosidase; Protein, lac Z; lac Z Protein; beta-Galactosidases; beta-Galactosidase A3; beta-Galactosidase A2; beta-Galactosidase A1; Thompson Brand of beta-Galactosidase; Tanta Brand of beta-Galactosidase; Sunrise Brand of beta-Galactosidase; Rivex Brand of beta-Galactosidase