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alpha-galactosidase activity

Known as: alpha-D-galactoside galactohydrolase activity, melibiase activity, alpha-D-galactosidase activity 
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing alpha-D-galactose residues in alpha-D-galactosides, including galactose oligosaccharides… Expand
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ALPHA-D-GALACTOSIDASE ENZYME

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2010
2010
Effect of prebiotics on viability and growth characteristics of probiotics in soymilk.
BACKGROUND Soy products have attracted much attention lately as carriers for probiotics. This study was aimed at enhancing the… Expand
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2008
2008
Screening for Fabry disease in patients with chronic kidney disease: limitations of plasma alpha-galactosidase assay as a screening test.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Fabry disease is a progressive X-linked disorder of glycosphingolipid metabolism that typically… Expand
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2008
2008
Optimization of growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus FTCC 0291 and evaluation of growth characteristics in soy whey medium: a response surface methodology approach.
Four strains of probiotics were evaluated for their alpha-galactosidase activity. Lactobacillus acidophilus FTCC 0291 displayed… Expand
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2008
2008
Glycosidase determination in bovine oviducal fluid at the follicular and luteal phases of the oestrous cycle.
Gamete recognition and binding of spermatozoa to the oviduct are carbohydrate-mediated processes in which several glycosidases… Expand
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2005
2005
Lactobacillus fermentum CRL 722 is able to deliver active alpha-galactosidase activity in the small intestine of rats.
alpha-galactooligosaccharides (alpha-GOS) found in legumes such as soybeans can cause gastrointestinal disorders since mammals… Expand
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2004
2004
AAV2 vector harboring a liver-restricted promoter facilitates sustained expression of therapeutic levels of alpha-galactosidase A and the induction of immune tolerance in Fabry mice.
The successful application of gene therapy for the treatment of genetic diseases such as Fabry is reliant on the development of… Expand
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2000
2000
Characterization of two alpha-galactosidase mutants (Q279E and R301Q) found in an atypical variant of Fabry disease.
The mutant products Q279E ((279)Gln to Glu) and R301Q ((301)Arg to Gln) of the X-chromosomal inherited alpha-galactosidase (EC 3… Expand
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2000
2000
Phosphated crosslinked guar for colon-specific drug delivery. II. In vitro and in vivo evaluation in the rat.
Targeting of drugs to the colon, following oral administration, can be accomplished by the use of modified, biodegradable… Expand
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1990
1990
Purification and characterization of thermostable beta-mannanase and alpha-galactosidase from Bacillus stearothermophilus.
Bacillus stearothermophilus secretes beta-mannanase and alpha-galactosidase enzymatic activities capable of hydrolyzing… Expand
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1977
1977
Enzymological properties and immunological characterization of alpha-galactosidase isoenzymes from normal and Fabry human liver.
1. A method is described for the rapid isolation of alpha-galactosidases A and B (alpha-D-galactoside galactohydrolase, EC 3.2.1… Expand
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