A-N-acetylgalactosaminidase
Encyclopedia
α-N-acetylgalactosaminidase (EC 3.2.1.49) is a glycoside hydrolase
from bacteria and animals.
The human gene that codes for this enzyme is NAGA
. Mutations in this gene and the deficiency in alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase activity have been identified as the cause of Schindler disease
.
Glycoside hydrolase
Glycoside hydrolases catalyze the hydrolysis of the glycosidic linkage to release smaller sugars...
from bacteria and animals.
The human gene that codes for this enzyme is NAGA
NAGA (gene)
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the NAGA gene.-Further reading:...
. Mutations in this gene and the deficiency in alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase activity have been identified as the cause of Schindler disease
Schindler disease
Schindler disease, also known as Kanzaki disease and Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency is a rare congenital metabolic disorder in humans...
.