Definition of Racemase

1. Noun. (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the stereochemical inversion of the configuration about an asymmetric carbon atom in a substrate having only one center of asymmetry. ¹

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Medical Definition of Racemase

1. Enzymes that catalyze inversion of the configuration around an asymmetric carbon in a substrate having one (racemase) or more (epimerase) centre(s) of asymmetry. For example; hydroxyproline, ribulose phosphate). Registry number: EC 5.1 (21 Jun 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Racemase

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raced
racefemine
racegoer
racegoers
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racehorse
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racemase (current term)
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racemic
racemic acid
racemic mixture
racemiferous

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