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CAS No.: | N/a |
Formula: | Gal |
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Alpha-galactosidase (α-GAL) is an enzyme that breaks down complex molecules for cellular reuse. It's also known as α-galactosidase A or α-GALA.
Here are some things to know about alpha-galactosidase:
Function
Alpha-galactosidase breaks down terminal α-linked galactosides from macromolecules, including glycolipids, glycoproteins, galactomannans, and galacto-glucomannans.
Production
The body produces alpha-galactosidase in the mouth and pancreas.
Applications
Alpha-galactosidase has many applications, including:
Food processing: Alpha-galactosidases can reduce the concentration of nondigestible oligosaccharides in soy products.
Healthcare: Alpha-galactosidase can be used to treat Fabry disease, a rare lysosomal storage disorder.
Enzyme deficiency
A deficiency of the alpha-galactosidase enzyme causes Fabry disease, which leads to tissue damage and organ failure.
Variants
There are different variants of the alpha-galactosidase enzyme, with two main groups, A and B.
Digestive enzyme
Alpha-galactosidase can also help break down galactooligosaccharides (GOS), a type of non-absorbable fiber found in beans, root vegetables, and some dairy products.
Storage & Shelf Life
At least 24 months if store at room temperature, in a well-sealed package away from moisture and sunlight.
Physical & Chemical Properties | Microbiology | |||
Color | With proper color | Enzyme activity, U | As required | |
Aspect | Powder | Non LAB Count, CFU/g | <5000 | |
Odor | No abnormal odor | |||
Impurities | No visible foreign body | Coliform, CFU/g | <10 | |
Moisture, % | ≤5.0 | Yeast & Mold, CFU/g | ≤50 | |
Water activity | <0.12 | Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (/25g) | Negative | |
Heavy Metals | ||||
Lead (Pb) ppm | <0.5 | Salmonella/25g | Negative | |
Arsenic (As) ppm | <0.5 | Staphylococcus aureus/25g | Negative | |
Cadmium (Cd) ppm | <1.0 | |||
Mercury (Hg) ppm | <0.1 | Shigella/25g | Negative |
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