Hydroxylase
noun
A hydroxylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the addition of a hydroxyl group to a molecule, an important reaction in various metabolic pathways.
The hydroxylase enzyme is essential for the conversion of cholesterol into steroid hormones.
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aromatic hydroxylase, steroid hydroxylase, cytochrome P450 hydroxylase
noun
A hydroxylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the addition of a hydroxyl group to a molecule, an important reaction in various metabolic pathways.
The hydroxylase enzyme is essential for the conversion of cholesterol into steroid hormones.
Usage tips
Neutral
aromatic hydroxylase, steroid hydroxylase, cytochrome P450 hydroxylase
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Biochemical Functions
Hydroxylases are crucial for metabolism
Hydroxylases are involved in many biochemical pathways.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Usage
Be aware that 'hydroxylases' are used in both pharmacology and biochemistry.
Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Complexity
Hydroxylases vary widely in their specific functions and substrates.
Pro Tip 1/3Biochemical Functions
Hydroxylases are crucial for metabolism
Hydroxylases are involved in many biochemical pathways.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Usage
Be aware that 'hydroxylases' are used in both pharmacology and biochemistry.
Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Complexity
Hydroxylases vary widely in their specific functions and substrates.
Pro Tip 1/3Biochemical Functions
Hydroxylases are crucial for metabolism
Hydroxylases are involved in many biochemical pathways.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Usage
Be aware that 'hydroxylases' are used in both pharmacology and biochemistry.
Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Complexity
Hydroxylases vary widely in their specific functions and substrates.
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