FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as HEXD_HUMAN, HEXD, HEXDC. Has hexosaminidase activity. Responsible for the cleavage of the monosaccharides N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) and N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) from cellular substrates. Has a preference for galactosaminide over glucosaminide substrates (PubMed:27149221). Homodimer; disulfide-linked.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

HEXD

Hexosaminidase D

HEXD

Molecular Synopsis