histaminase
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his·tam·i·nase
(hĭ-stăm′ə-nās′, -nāz′, hĭs′tə-mə-)n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the inactivation of histamine and is found in the digestive system.
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histaminase
(hɪˈstæmɪˌneɪs)n
(Biochemistry) an enzyme, occurring in the digestive system, that inactivates histamine by removal of its amino group. Also called: diamine oxidase
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his•tam•i•nase
(hɪˈstæm əˌneɪs, -ˌneɪz)n.
an enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of histamine, used in treating allergies.
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Noun | 1. | histaminase - enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions |
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