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α-galactosidase
α-Galactosidase tetramer, Mortierella vinacea
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EC no.3.2.1.22
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α-Galactosidase ( EC 3.2.1.22, α-GAL, α-GAL A; systematic name α-D-galactoside galactohydrolase) is a glycoside hydrolase enzyme that catalyses the following reaction:

Hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing α-D-galactose residues in α-D-galactosides, including galactose oligosaccharides, galactomannans and galactolipids

It catalyzes many catabolic processes, including cleavage of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and polysaccharides.

The enzyme is encoded by the GLA gene.

Function

This enzyme is a homodimeric glycoprotein that hydrolyses the terminal α-galactosyl moieties from glycolipids and glycoproteins. It predominantly hydrolyzes ceramide trihexoside, and it can catalyze the hydrolysis of melibiose into galactose and glucose.

Reaction mechanism

A double displacement reaction mechanism of α-GAL's catalytic action.The ligand (black) when bound in the active site of the enzyme (blue). The two key amino acid residues in the active site are Asp-170 and Asp-231. First, Asp-170 performs a nucleophilic attack on the glycosidic bond to release the terminal α-galactose molecule from the ligand. Then, Asp-231 serves as an acid to remove a proton from water, making it more nucleophilic to attack the galactose-Asp complex and release α-galactose from the active site.

Applications

α-Galactosidase from Aspergillus niger is the active ingredient in Beano, a dietary supplement for bloating and flatulence.

Recombinant α-Galactosidase made by baker's yeast is approved in Europe as a feed additive intended to make poultry food more digestible.

See also

References

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  6. Di Stefano M, Miceli E, Gotti S, Missanelli A, Mazzoccahi S, Corazza GR (January 2007). "The effect of oral alpha-galactosidase on intestinal gas production and gas-related symptoms". Dig. Dis. Sci. 52 (1): 78–83. doi:10.1007/s10620-006-9296-9. PMID 17151807. S2CID 35435660.
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  8. Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H, Dusemund B, Durjava M, et al. (August 2023). "Assessment of the feed additive consisting of alpha-galactosidase produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiaeCBS 615.94 and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase produced by Aspergillus nigerCBS 120604 (Agal-Pro BL/BL-L®) for use in chickens for fattening, minor poultry species for fattening and chickens reared for laying for the renewal of its authorisation (Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Ltd.)". EFSA Journal. European Food Safety Authority. 21 (8): e08175. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8175. PMC 10424062. PMID 37583944.

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