deformylase

English

Etymology

de- +‎ formyl +‎ -ase

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪleɪz/

Noun

deformylase (plural deformylases)

1. (biochemistry) An enzyme that removes the formyl group from some amino acids (especially from methionine).