hexosaminidase

Noun

Meaning

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hexosaminidase (plural hexosaminidases)

(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal hexosamine residues in hexosaminides

Examples

Researchers have also tried directly instilling the deficient enzyme hexosaminidase A into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which bathes the brain. Source: Internet

When a patient has at least one HEXA copy that still enables some level of hexosaminidase A activity, a later onset disease form occurs. Source: Internet

Patients with and carriers of Tay–Sachs can be identified by a simple blood test that measures hexosaminidase A activity. Source: Internet

When hexosaminidase A is no longer functioning properly, the lipids accumulate in the brain and interfere with normal biological processes. Source: Internet

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