Urocanase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Urocanase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the second step in the degradation of histidine, the hydration of urocanate into imidazolonepropionate.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the second step in the degradation of histidine, the hydration of urocanate into imidazolonepropionate.
Example Sentences
Inherited deficiency of urocanase leads to elevated levels of urocanic acid in the urine.
Word Forms
- urocanases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urethanase, uricase, uridylase, urase, ureohydrolase, histidinase.
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