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LIPOXIGENASA [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Additives
DEF

An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the oxidation of linoleate and related polyunsaturated fatty acids to their hydroperoxide forms.

CONT

Lipase activity in flour for baking is undesirable since free fatty acids have a detrimental effect in doughs. On the other hand lipoxidase, or lipoxygenase, has attained considerable importance in baking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Enzyme catalysant l'oxydation d'un lipide ou d'un acide gras polyéthylénique avec fixation d'une molécule de dioxygène.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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