deaminase
|de-am-i-nase|
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/diˈæmɪˌneɪs/
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/diˈæmɪˌneɪz/
enzyme removing amino group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deaminase' originates from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'amine' referring to the amino group, with the suffix '-ase' indicating an enzyme.
Historical Evolution
The term 'deaminase' was formed in the early 20th century as scientific understanding of enzymes and amino groups developed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to enzymes removing amino groups, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the removal of an amino group from a molecule.
The deaminase enzyme plays a crucial role in the metabolism of amino acids.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/12 14:43