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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Lyases

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Lyases  

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  • Lyase

Scope note

  • A class of enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of C-C, C-O, and C-N, and other bonds by other means than by hydrolysis or oxidation. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 4.

History note

  • DESMOLASES was see under LYASES 1963-80

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