sialid

/saɪˈælɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of enzyme that catalyzes the removal of sialic acid residues from glycoproteins and glycolipids.

“The sialidase enzyme plays a crucial role in the breakdown of sialic acid in the gut.”

Synonyms

  • neuraminidase
  • sialidase

Antonyms

  • sialyltransferase