Mannosidosis is a deficiency in
mannosidase, an
enzyme.
There are two types:
Alpha-mannosidosis and
Beta-mannosidosis.
See also
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Swainsonine
Swainsonine is an indolizidine alkaloid. It is a potent inhibitor of Golgi alpha-mannosidase II, an immunomodulator, and a potential chemotherapy drug. As a toxin in locoweed (likely its primary toxin) it also is a significant cause of economi ...
References
{{Glycoproteinoses
Glycoprotein metabolism disorders