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Catalysis of the hydrolysis of galactosyl compounds, substances containing a group derived from a cyclic form of galactose or a galactose derivative. Catalysis of the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing alpha-D-galactose residues in alpha-D-galactosides, including galactose oligosaccharides, galactomannans and galactohydrolase. Catalysis of the hydrolysis of any O-glycosyl bond.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: alpha-galactosidase activity
Acc: GO:0004557
Aspect: Molecular Function
Desc: Catalysis of the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing alpha-D-galactose residues in alpha-D-galactosides, including galactose oligosaccharides, galactomannans and galactohydrolase.
Synonyms:
  • melibiase activity
  • alpha-galactosidase A
  • alpha-galactoside galactohydrolase activity
  • alpha-D-galactoside galactohydrolase activity
  • alpha-D-galactosidase activity
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
   This term: 10 [Search]
   Term or descendants: 10 [Search]


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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0004557 - alpha-galactosidase activity (interactive image map)
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