FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: BETA-GALACTOSIDASES
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General Information
Name
BETA-GALACTOSIDASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
GH35
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000860
Date last reviewed
2020-03-12
Number of members
2
Description
Description
β-galactosidases (Glycoside hydrolase family 35) catalyze the hydrolysis of β-D-galactosyl residues in the presence of water to galactose and alcohol. (Adapted from PMID:23011886).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The BETA-GALACTOSIDASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Lombard et al., 2013 and Fuerst et al., 1987 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
beta-galactosidase activity
Biological Process
galactose metabolic process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
beta-galactosidase (3.2.1.23)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
O-GLYCOSYL HYDROLASES
Members (2)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
GH35
β-Gal
Glycoside hydrolase family 35
β-Galactosidase
lactase
BETA-GALACTOSIDASES
GH35 FAMILY OF BETA-GALACTOSIDASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)