Dehydrogenase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dehydrogenase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.
Example Sentences
This led to a search in the filtrate for a dehydrogenase which should activate lactate in preference to the other three substances.
Our stomachs and livers have an enzyme known as alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down ethanol to make it less toxic for our bodies, said Atlanta gastroenterologist Dr. Preston Stewart.
Word Forms
- dehydrogenases
Synonyms for dehydrogenase
Depending on context, synonyms include dehydrase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isomerase, glycerophosphate, saccharopine, gluconate, hydroxybutyrate, lipoamide.
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