reductase

re·duc·tase  (r-dkts, -tz)

n.

Any of various enzymes that catalyze the reduction of an organic compound.

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[reduct(ion) + -ase.]

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reductase [rɪˈdʌkteɪz]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any enzyme that catalyses a biochemical reduction reaction

[from reduction + -ase]

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Noun

1.

reductase - an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance 5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, HMG-CoA reductase - a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions