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 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)