tryptophanase
nounEtymology From tryptophan + -ase.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H₂O ⇌ indole + pyruvate + NH₃.
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