dextranase

dextranase
An enzyme hydrolyzing α-1,6-d-glucosidic linkages in dextran; used in the prevention of caries.

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dex·tran·ase -strə-.nās, -.nāz n a hydrolase that prevents tooth decay by breaking down dextran and eliminating plaque

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  • dextranase — /dek streuh nays , nayz /, n. Biochem. an enzyme that hydrolyzes dextran to smaller oligosaccharides: used in dentifrices to dissolve dental plaque. [1945 50; DEXTRAN + ASE] * * * …   Universalium

  • dextranase — dex·tran·ase …   English syllables

  • dextranase — strəˌnās, ˌnāz noun ( s) Etymology: dextran + ase : a hydrolase that prevents tooth decay by breaking down dextran and eliminating dental plaque * * * /dek streuh nays , nayz /, n. Biochem. an enzyme that hydrolyzes dextran to smaller… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • dextrinase — Any of the enzymes catalyzing the hydrolysis of dextrins; e.g., amylo 1,6 glucosidase, dextrin dextranase. limit d. 1. SYN: α dextrin endo 1,6 α glucosidase. 2. SYN: oligo α 1,6 glucosidase. * * * dex·trin·ase (dekґstrin ās) any enzyme that… …   Medical dictionary

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