decarboxylase (Meaning)
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decarboxylase (n)
any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group
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any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group
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Decarboxylase enzymes play a crucial role in biochemical processes by catalyzing the removal of carboxyl groups from organic compounds.
Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase is an enzyme involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Pyruvate decarboxylase is essential in fermentation processes, converting pyruvate into acetaldehyde.
Ornithine decarboxylase is involved in the biosynthesis of polyamines, important molecules for cell growth and proliferation.
