deformylase

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English

Etymology

de- +‎ formyl +‎ -ase

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪleɪz/

Noun

deformylase (plural deformylases)

(biochemistry) An enzyme that removes the formyl group from some amino acids (especially from methionine).

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