Meanings
nounalpha-d-galactosidase (plural alpha-d-galactosidases)
plural alpha-d-galactosidases
- biochemistryAny galactosidase that only hydrolyzes the alpha-d configuration of galactosides; a deficiency of this enzyme can lead to Fabry's disease
Synonyms: melibiase
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny galactosidase that only hydrolyzes the alpha-d configuration of galactosides; a deficiency of this enzyme can lead to Fabry's disease
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