Definition
aldolases
noun
- Plural of aldolase; enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of aldol compounds, particularly involved in glycolysis and carbohydrate metabolism.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Aldolases play a crucial role in breaking down glucose during cellular respiration.
- The enzyme aldolase catalyzes the splitting of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate into two three-carbon sugars.
- Different aldolases are found in various organisms and tissues, each with specific substrate preferences.
- Deficiencies in certain aldolases can lead to metabolic disorders affecting carbohydrate processing.
- Researchers studied how aldolases function in both forward and reverse reactions within metabolic pathways.