Definition of Alpha-d-galactosidase

1. Noun. (enzyme) Any galactosidase that only hydrolyzes the ''alpha-d'' configuration of galactosides; a deficiency of this enzyme can lead to Fabry's disease ¹

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Medical Definition of Alpha-d-galactosidase

1. An enzyme catalyzing the hydrolysis of alpha-d-galactosides to release free d-galactose. A deficiency of type A alpha-d-galactosidase is associated with Fabry's disease. Synonym: melibiase. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha-d-galactosidase

alpha-aminoadipyl-cysteinyl-valine synthetase
alpha-aminoglutaric acid
alpha-aminoisobutyric acid
alpha-aminosuccinic acid
alpha-amylase
alpha-antitrypsin deficiency
alpha-beta pruning
alpha-blocker
alpha-blockers
alpha-chloralose
alpha-chlorohydrin
alpha-chymotrypsin-induced glaucoma
alpha-cortol
alpha-cortolone
alpha-d-galactosidase (current term)
alpha-d-glucosidase
alpha-endorphin
alpha-farnesene
alpha-fetoprotein
alpha-fetoproteins
alpha-fucosidase
alpha-galactosidase
alpha-globulin
alpha-glucan branching glycosyltransferase
alpha-glucan phosphorylase
alpha-glucosidases
alpha-hydroxy acid
alpha-hydroxyethylthiamin pyrophosphate
alpha-hydroxyglycine amidating dealkylase

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