Tryptophanase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tryptophanase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H₂O ⇌ indole + pyruvate + NH₃.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H₂O ⇌ indole + pyruvate + NH₃.
Word Forms
- tryptophanases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tryptase, tryptone, protryptase, formamidase, tryptose, tyrase.
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