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DNase

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

DNase (deoxyribonuclease; DNAase) An enzyme that catalyses the cleavage of DNA. DNase I is a digestive enzyme, secreted by the pancreas, that degrades DNA into shorter nucleotide fragments. Many other endonucleases and exonucleases cleave DNA, including the restriction enzymes and enzymes involved in DNA repair and replication.

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DNAse

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Copyright

DNAse n. an enzyme that catalyses the cleavage of DNA. A genetically engineered form, recombinant human DNAse (dornase alfa), is administered by inhalation in the treatment of cystic fibrosis to reduce the viscosity of the sticky secretions in the lungs. Trade name: Pulmozyme.

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DNase

The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations | 1998 | | Copyright

DNase (or DNAase) Biochem. deoxyribonuclease

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FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "DNase." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "DNase." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O25-DNase.html

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	MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. Launches the RTS DNase(TM) Kit. News Wire article from: PR Newswire; 9/21/2011
	Enzyme Shortage May Lead to Lupus.(DNase I)(Brief Article) Magazine article from: Science News; 6/10/2000
	FDA APPROVES DNASE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS PR Newswire; 12/30/1993