hydroxylase

(hī′dräk·sə′lās)

(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze certain hydroxylation reactions involving atomic oxygen.

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(hī-drŏk'sə-lās', -lāz')
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Any of various enzymes that catalyze the formation of hydroxyl groups by oxidation of the substrate.

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