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Cerebroside-Sulfatase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of cerebroside 3-sulfate (sulfatide) to yield a cerebroside and inorganic sulfate. A marked deficiency of arylsulfatase A, which is considered the heat-labile component of cerebroside sulfatase, has been demonstrated in all forms of metachromatic leukodystrophy (LEUKODYSTROPHY, METACHROMATIC). EC 3.1.6.8.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Arylsulfatase A
  • Cerebroside-3-sulfate 3-sulfohydrolase
  • Sulfatidate Sulfatase

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SBWK1M3B-R

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