Endoperoxidase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Endoperoxidase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any peroxidase that is associated with an endoperoxide.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any peroxidase that is associated with an endoperoxide.
Example Sentences
COX called also as prostaglandin endoperoxidase synthase is a membrane—bound hemoprotein and glycoprotein enzyme that catalyzes conversion of cell membrane phospholipids, involved in the synthesis of prostanoids comprising: prostaglandin (PG), prostacyclin (PGI) and the thromboxanes (TXA) and exists as 3 isoforms (COX-1, -2 and -3).
Word Forms
- endoperoxidases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peroxidase, epoxidase, ovoperoxidase, peroxidasin, perioxidase, selenoperoxidase.
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