β-Galactosidase cleaves terminal galactose residues, which are β -1-->14 linked to a monosaccharide, glycopeptide, or oligosaccharide. The enzyme requires Mg2+ for optimal activity. β-Galactosidase is useful for the structural investigation of carbohydrate, the determination of…

Synonym(s): β-D-Galactoside galactohydrolase; Lactase MDL Number: MFCD00130623 Storage: −20°C