β-N-acetylhexosaminidase

synonym: hexosaminidase A
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10326
Hydrolytic enzyme (EC 3.2.1.52) that acts on ganglioside \(\rm{G}_{\rm{M2}}\), producing N-acetyl-D-galactosamine and ganglioside \(\rm{G}_{\rm{M3}}\).
Note: Deficiency of this enzyme is associated with Tay–Sachs disease.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 715 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'β-N-acetylhexosaminidase' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10326 RIS BibTex EndNote
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