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ADENOSINE DEAMINASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

An enzyme of the hydrolase class ... that catalyses the reaction adenosine + H2O [yields] inosine + NH3.

OBS

Some individuals with combined immunodeficiency syndrome are deficient in adenosine deaminase.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme catalysant la désamination hydrolytique de l'adénosine en hypoxanthosine ou inosine.

OBS

Cette enzyme est responsable du déficit immunitaire combiné sévère. Son absence provoque une maladie héréditaire grave qui pourrait être bientôt guérie grâce à une thérapie génique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Enzima que cataliza la conversión de adenosina a inosina.

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