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DECARBOXYLASE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
DEF

Enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carboxyl group from a compound (often an organic acid).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Enzyme qui catalyse le détachement de CO2 d'une molécule, les acides gras et les acides aminés étant les substrats les plus fréquemment attaqués.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Biotecnología
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