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Hexosaminidase B MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Hexosaminidase B
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.450.483.180.875
Unique ID
D054819
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054819
Scope Note
A mammalian beta-hexosaminidase isoform that is comprized of hexosaminidase beta subunits. Deficiency of hexosaminidase B due to mutations in the gene encoding the hexosaminidase beta subunit is a case of SANDHOFF DISEASE.
Entry Term(s)
Hex B
Registry Number
EC 3.2.1.52
Previous Indexing
beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases (1987-2007)
Public MeSH Note
2008; see BETA-N-ACETYLHEXOSAMINIDASE 1987-2007
History Note
2008; use BETA-N-ACETYLHEXOSAMINIDASES 1987-2007
Entry Combination
deficiency:Sandhoff Disease
Date Established
2008/01/01
Date of Entry
2007/07/09
Hexosaminidase B Preferred
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