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Preferred term

alpha-Mannosidase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the HYDROLYSIS of terminal, non-reducing alpha-D-mannose residues in alpha-D-mannosides. The enzyme plays a role in the processing of newly formed N-glycans and in degradation of mature GLYCOPROTEINS. There are multiple isoforms of alpha-mannosidase, each having its own specific cellular location and pH optimum. Defects in the lysosomal form of the enzyme results in a buildup of mannoside intermediate metabolites and the disease ALPHA-MANNOSIDOSIS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • alpha-D-Mannosidase
  • alpha-D-Mannoside Mannohydrolase
  • Neutral alpha-Mannosidase

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-JDTMB7QW-R

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