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uricase
uricase (ˈjʊərɪˌkeɪz) n (Biology) an enzyme found in organisms from bacteria to mammals but absent in humansUricase
uricase[′yu̇r·ə‚kās] (biochemistry) An enzyme present in the liver, spleen, and kidney of most mammals except humans; converts uric acid to allantoin in the presence of gaseous oxygen. Uricase an oxidoreductase enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of uric acid to allantoin during the decomposition of purine bases in animals other than primates. Uricase is also found in plants. uricase
uricase [u´rĭ-kās] an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of uric acid to allantoin.u·rate ox·i·dase [MIM*191540] a copper-containing, oxygen-requiring oxidoreductase that oxidizes uric acid; used in the clinical diagnosis of increased uric acid levels. Synonym(s): uricaseuricase (u'ri-kas?, -kaz?) [ uric + -ase] An enzyme present in the liver and kidneys of most mammals, but not humans. This enzyme is capable of oxidizing uric acid into allantoin and carbon dioxide. Synonym: urate oxidase |