trans·am·i·nase (tr ns-m  -n s , -nz, trnz-)n. Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination. Also called aminotransferase. |
transaminase [trænzˈæmɪˌneɪz -ˌneɪs]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem an enzyme that catalyses the transfer of an amino group from one molecule, esp an amino acid, to another, esp a keto acid, in the process of transamination
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| Noun | 1. | transaminase - a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) glutamic oxalacetic transaminase, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase - an enzyme involved in transamination transferase - any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound |
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