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carbonic anhydrase n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an enzyme in blood cells that catalyses the decomposition of carbonic acid into carbon dioxide and water, facilitating the transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For many years, the mainstay of therapy for symptoms of classic unilateral Meniere s disease included various medical regimens such as low-salt diets, diuretics, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, betahistine and other vasodilators, calcium channel blockers, and vitamin supplements. However, Vaidya says, Finnish researchers have found that carbonic anhydrase -- which helps muscle cells metabolize carbon dioxide -- is released only by damaged tissues other than the heart. amylase, lysozyme, carbonic anhydrase, and secretory immunoglobulin A), various ions that influence the normal physiologic pH in the range of 5. |
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