FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: N-ACETYLGALACTOSAMINE-4-SULFATASES
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General Information
Name
N-ACETYLGALACTOSAMINE-4-SULFATASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
NAG4S
FlyBase ID
FBgg0002099
Date last reviewed
2025-03-07
Number of members
4
Description
Description
N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatases catalyse the hydrolysis of the 4-sulfate groups of the N-acetyl-D-galactosamine 4-sulfate units of chondroitin sulfate and dermatan sulfate proteoglycans.
Notes on Group
Source Material
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (3.1.6.12)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
SULFURIC ESTER HYDROLASES
Members (4)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
NAG4S
N-ACETYLGALACTOSAMINE-4-SULFATASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (2)