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G(M2) Activator Protein MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
G(M2) Activator Protein
Tree Number(s)
D08.211.790.249
Unique ID
D049289
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D049289
Scope Note
An essential cofactor for the degradation of G(M2)GANGLIOSIDE by lysosomal BETA-N-ACETYLHEXOSAMINIDASES. Genetic mutations resulting in loss of G(M2) activator protein are one of the causes of TAY-SACHS DISEASE, AB VARIANT.
Entry Term(s)
GM(2) Activating Protein
GM2 Activator Protein
Hexosaminidase Activator
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Proteins (1983-2004)
Public MeSH Note
2005; G(M2) ACTIVATOR PROTEIN was indexed under PROTEINS 1983-2004
History Note
2005(1983)
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/08
Revision Date
2007/07/11
G(M2) Activator Protein Preferred
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