Transaminases

transaminase

transaminase An enzyme that catalyses the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another. Transaminases play an important role in the synthesis of amino acids (see transamination).

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transaminase

transaminase (trans-am-in-ayz) n. an enzyme that is involved in the process of transamination. Examples are aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) and alanine aminotransaminase (ALT).

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transaminase activation test

transaminase activation test An enzyme activation test for vitamin B6 nutritional status, based on the fact that transaminases require the vitamin for activity.

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transaminase

transaminase (aminotransferase) An enzyme that catalyses a transamination reaction.

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "transaminase." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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transaminase

transaminase (aminotransferase) An enzyme that catalyses a transamination reaction.

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transaminase

transaminase Any enzyme that catalyses the reaction of transamination.

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