oxidase

American  

[ok-si-deys, -deyz] / ˈɒk sɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. any of a class of oxidoreductases that catalyze the oxidation of a substrate by molecular oxygen with the formation, in most cases, of hydrogen peroxide.

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oxidase British  

/ ˈɒksɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz /

noun

1. any of a group of enzymes that bring about biological oxidation

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Other Word Forms

• oxidasic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of oxidase

First recorded in 1895–1900; oxide + -ase

Example Sentences

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oxidase

"We found lactate oxidase nanocapsules helped prevent the immune system from being weakened and overcome the immune suppression caused by the tumor," Cao said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2023

Just like apples that turn brown after slicing, eggplants also contain the enzyme polyphenol oxidase.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2021

This gene encodes the enzyme GA20 oxidase 2, which catalyses the production of highly active forms of gibberellin3,4.

From Nature ● Jul. 14, 2020

Figure 4.15 Cyanide inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, a component of the electron transport chain.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

Arctic Apples, which would first be available in the Golden Delicious and Granny Smith varieties, contain a synthetic gene that sharply reduces production of polyphenol oxidase, an enzyme responsible for the browning.

From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2012