lipoxygenase

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /laɪˈpɒksɪd͡ʒəˌneɪz/

Etymology

lipo- +‎ oxygenase

Noun

lipoxygenase (plural lipoxygenases)

(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids

Synonyms

lipoxidase

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