solanein

/sɒˈleɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A glycosidase enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds, particularly those found in starches and other polysaccharides.

“The researchers isolated the enzyme solanein to study its role in carbohydrate metabolism.”

Synonyms

  • carbohydrate enzyme
  • glycosidase

Antonyms

  • glycogen synthase