beta-Glucosidase, Glucocerebroside

Medical Condition:
beta-Glucosidase, Glucocerebroside

A glycosidase that hydrolyzes a glucosylceramide to yield free ceramide plus glucose. Deficiency of this enzyme leads to abnormally high concentrations of glucosylceramide in the brain in GAUCHER DISEASE. EC 3.2.1.45.