- phytase
- phy·tase 'fī-.tās, -.tāz n an esterase present in grains, alfalfa, and molds that accelerates the hydrolysis of phytic acid into inositol and phosphoric acid
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Phytase — Oberflächen /Bändermodell der 3 Phytase von Aspergillus niger. Die das katalytische Zentrum bildend … Deutsch Wikipedia
Phytase — is an enzyme that can break down the undigestible phytic acid (phytate) part found in grains and oil seeds and thus release digestible phosphorus, calcium and other nutrients.The enzyme phytase is normally produced (endogenous phytase) in… … Wikipedia
phytase — noun A phosphatase, present in cereals, that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phytic acid into inositol and phosphoric acid … Wiktionary
Phytase — Phy|ta|se [↑ ase], die; , n: ↑ Phytinsäure … Universal-Lexikon
phytase — phy·tase … English syllables
phytase — ˈfīˌtās, āz noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary phytin + ase : an esterase present in grains, alfalfa, molds, and kidneys that accelerates the hydrolysis of phytin or phytic acid into inositol and phosphoric acid … Useful english dictionary
3-phytase — In enzymology, a 3 phytase (EC number|3.1.3.8) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:myo inositol hexakisphosphate + H2O ightleftharpoons 1D myo inositol 1,2,4,5,6 pentakisphosphate + phosphateThus, the two substrates of this enzyme… … Wikipedia
4-phytase — In enzymology, a 4 phytase (EC number|3.1.3.26) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:myo inositol hexakisphosphate + H2O ightleftharpoons 1D myo inositol 1,2,3,4,5 pentakisphosphate + phosphateThus, the two substrates of this enzyme… … Wikipedia
5-phytase — In enzymology, a 5 phytase (EC number|3.1.3.72) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:myo inositol hexakisphosphate + H2O ightleftharpoons 1L myo inositol 1,2,3,4,6 pentakisphosphate + phosphateThus, the two substrates of this enzyme… … Wikipedia
4-phytase — 4 phy·tase (fiґtās) [EC 3.1.3.26] an enzyme of the hydrolase class, present at a low level in ileal mucosa, that hydrolyzes excess dietary phytic acid. Formerly officially called 6 phytase, based on a different numbering system … Medical dictionary
