Beta-Galactosidase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Beta-galactosidase (677 aa, ~76 kDa) is encoded by the human GLB1 gene. This protein plays a role in the hydrolysis of the terminal beta-galactose from ganglioside substrates.

**Synonyms:** - Acid Beta-Galactosidase - EC 3.2.1.23 - Elastin Receptor 1 - Elastin Receptor 1 (67kD) - Elastin Receptor 1, 67kDa - GLB1 - Lactase