pyocyanase

/ˌpaɪoʊsaɪˈɛnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that breaks down pyocyanin, a greenish-blue pigment.

“The researchers found that pyocyanase played a crucial role in the degradation of pyocyanin in the bacterial culture.”

Synonyms

  • pyocyanase
  • pyocyaninase
  • pyocyanine oxygenase

Antonyms

  • pyocyanin