Chondroitinase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chondroitinase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans.
Example Sentences
Animals that were given the treatment produced an enzyme called chondroitinase which breaks down scar tissue and allows the broken nerves to reconnect with each other.
Word Forms
- chondroitinases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chondroitinsulfatase, chondrotinase, condroitinase, chrondroitinase, chondroitinsulphatase, glycosaminidase.
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