What is alpha-galactosidase?
The alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that belongs to the group of hydrolases. Another name for the enzyme is ceramide trihexosidase. The enzyme is found in all human cells and splits the alpha-D-glycosidic bond. An alpha-glycosidic bond is present when a carbohydrate such as galactose is linked to an alcohol group, for example. More precisely, the … What is alpha-galactosidase?