This enzyme prevents a glycol protein found in blood serum (called Gc protein or vitamin D binding protein) from converting into Gc macrophage activating factor (Gc-MAC; macrophages identify and gobble up foreign matter, including cancer cells).
What does MAF stand for?
MAF stands for Macrophage Activating Factor
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3] binding protein (group-specific component) to a macrophage activating factor by the stepwise action of R-galactosidase of B cells and sialidase of T cells.