allantoinase
|al-lan-to-in-ase|
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/əˈlæntoʊɪˌneɪs/
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/əˈlæntəʊɪˌneɪs/
enzyme breaking down allantoin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allantoinase' originates from 'allantoin,' a compound found in many organisms, combined with the suffix '-ase,' which is used to denote enzymes.
Historical Evolution
The term 'allantoinase' was derived from the compound 'allantoin' and the enzyme suffix '-ase' to describe its function in biochemical reactions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the enzyme's role in breaking down allantoin, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of allantoin to allantoic acid.
Allantoinase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of purines in some organisms.
Last updated: 2025/06/25 03:51