ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chelatase

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chelatase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes chelation, especially that of a specified metal ion.

Meaning

(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes chelation, especially that of a specified metal ion.

Example Sentences

The properties of these zinc-protoporphyrin chelatases, particularly the one in R. spheroides, are described in detail and their possible metabolic functions discussed.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mg, metallochelatase, dechelatase, cobaltochelatase, metalloenzyme, metallochaperone.

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