1. 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.