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carboxylase Chem.|kɑːˈbɒksɪleɪs, -eɪz|
[G. (Neuberg and Karczag 1911, in Biochem. Zeitschr. XXXVI. 73), f. carboxyl + -ase.]
An enzyme that breaks down ketonic acids into the corresponding aldehydes and carbon dioxide.
1911Jrnl. Chem. Soc. C. ii. 1020 These decompositions are not brought about when yeast which has previously been heated is employed... It is therefore due to an enzyme to which the name carboxylase is given. 1953Biochem. Jrnl. LIV. 378/1 Carboxylase is a thiol enzyme. Ibid. 389/2 Highly purified carboxylase is sensitive towards thiol reagents such as heavy metals, trivalent arsenicals, [etc.]. |