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Carbonic Anhydrases  

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  • Carbonate Dehydratase
  • Carbonic Anhydrase
  • Dehydratase, Carbonate

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Scope note

  • A family of zinc-containing enzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They play an important role in the transport of CARBON DIOXIDE from the tissues to the LUNG. EC 4.2.1.1.

History note

  • 2002(1963)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002256

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