Definition
deaminases
noun
- Plural of deaminase; enzymes that catalyze the removal of amino groups from organic compounds, particularly amino acids and nucleotides.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Deaminases play a crucial role in amino acid metabolism by removing amino groups from proteins.
- The liver contains high concentrations of various deaminases that help break down amino acids.
- Adenosine deaminase is one of the most well-studied deaminases in human biochemistry.
- Deficiencies in certain deaminases can lead to the accumulation of toxic metabolites.
- Researchers use deaminases in laboratory settings to modify nucleotides for genetic studies.