HISTAMINASE

histaminase

(noun) enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

histaminase (plural histaminases)

(enzyme) A widely occurring flavoprotein enzyme that oxidizes histamine and various diamines.

Anagrams

• thiaminases

Source: Wiktionary



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