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beta-Hexosaminidase alpha Chain

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Definition: The alpha subunit of hexosaminidase A. Mutations in the gene that encodes this protein can result in loss of hexosaminidase A activity and are linked to TAY-SACHS DISEASE.      Other names beta N Acetylhexosaminidase alpha Chain; beta Hexosaminidase alpha Chain; alpha Chain, beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidase; alpha Chain, beta-Hexosaminidase; beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidase alpha Chain; Hexosaminidase A, alpha Chain
 
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HEXA protein, human  EC 3.2.1.52   *beta-Hexosaminidase alpha Chain Tay-Sachs Disease.

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