Lysosomal α-mannosidase (EC 3.2.1.24) is a major exoglycosidase in the glycoprotein degradation pathway. A deficiency of this enzyme causes the lysosomal storage disease, α-mannosidosis, which has been described in humans, cattle, domestic cats and guinea pigs. Recently, great progress has been made in studying the enzyme and its deficiency. This includes cloning of the gene encoding the enzyme, characterization of mutations related to the disease, establishment of valuable animal models, and encouraging results from bone marrow transplantation experiments.
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Sun, H., & Wolfe, J. H. (2001, March 31). Recent progress in lysosomal α-mannosidase and its deficiency. Experimental and Molecular Medicine. Korean Society of Med. Biochemistry and Mol. Biology. https://doi.org/10.1038/emm.2001.1
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