deformylase

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ formyl +‎ -ase.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪleɪz/

Noun

deformylase (plural deformylases)

  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme that removes the formyl group from some amino acids (especially from methionine).
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