An enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of DNA into oligonucleotides and smaller molecules.
Also called deoxyribonuclease
Example sentencesExamples
- The RNA was treated with DNase to remove residual DNA and then it was reverse transcribed also as previously described.
- Both unswollen and swollen nuclei could be further enlarged with the addition of DNase and RNase.
- Cells were broken either by a French cell press or lysozyme with a small amount of DNase 1.
- We believe that it is because of specific digestion of the NA molecules by DNase and RNase.
- The combination of streptokinase and streptococcal DNase produces marked reductions in viscosity, and these can only be attributed to the presence of the streptodornase.