Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables beta-galactosidase activity. Predicted to be involved in galactose catabolic process. Located in extracellular space and lysosome. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; cranium; genitourinary system; nervous system; and respiratory system. Used to study GM1 gangliosidosis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in GM1 gangliosidosis (multiple) and mucopolysaccharidosis IV (multiple). Orthologous to human GLB1 (galactosidase beta 1).