Reductase Definition

rĭ-dŭktās, -tāz
noun
Any of a class of enzymes that catalyze biochemical reductions.
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Other Word Forms of Reductase

Noun

Singular:
reductase
Plural:
reductases

Origin of Reductase

  • reduct(ion) –ase

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Reductase Sentence Examples

  • It is interesting to note that individuals with a deficiency in 5 alpha reductase do not develop androgenetic alopecia.

  • Azelaic acid was also shown to be a potent inhibitor of 5 alpha reductase.

  • A variety of changes were identified that are common to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, viz.

  • Two of the compounds also led to a fourfold boost in production of a detoxifying enzyme called quinone reductase in mouse liver cells.

  • Saw Palmetto inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which in turn reduces the amount of DHT produced.

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Words Starting With

RRERED

Words Ending With

ESEASE

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reductase

Words Starting With R and Ending With E

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