dehydrogenase
nounUK /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/
Etymology From de- + hydrogen + -ase.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.
- This led to a search in the filtrate for a dehydrogenase which should activate lactate in preference to the other three substances.1928, Marjory Stephenson, “On lactic dehydrogenase: A cell-free enzyme preparation obtained from bacteria”, in Biochemical Journal:
- Our stomachs and livers have an enzyme known as alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down ethanol to make it less toxic for our bodies, said Atlanta gastroenterologist Dr. Preston Stewart.2012 September 26, Jacque Wilson, “Experts: Alcohol enemas ‘extremely dangerous’”, in CNN:
- Synonyms
- dehydrase
- Derived terms
- alcohol dehydrogenase, apodehydrogenase, co-dehydrogenase, codehydrogenase, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, hydrogenase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, lactate dehydrogenase, lactodehydrogenase, succinic dehydrogenase