Description
Alpha-2,3-sialidase is an enzyme that specifically cleaves sialic acid residues linked to glycoproteins or glycolipids via an α-2,3 linkage. This glycosidase plays a crucial role in the modification and degradation of sialic acids, which are important for various biological processes, including cell signaling, immune response, and pathogen recognition. Alpha-2,3-sialidase activity is essential in studying viral infections, such as influenza, where the removal of sialic acid residues can affect viral binding and entry into host cells.