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mannosidase

n. (context enzyme English) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of mannose glycosides.

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Mannosidase

Mannosidase is an enzyme which hydrolyses mannose.

There are two types:

  • alpha-Mannosidase
  • beta-Mannosidase

A deficiency is associated with mannosidosis.

A family of mannosidases are also responsible for processing newly formed glycoproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum into mature glycoproteins containing highly heterogeneous complex-type glycans.