desaminase

/ˌdɛsəˈmeɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of an amino group from a substrate, often used in the study of amino acid metabolism.

“The research team used desaminase to break down the amino acid for further analysis.”

Synonyms

  • aminopeptidase
  • deaminase

Antonyms

  • aminase