glyoxalase

noun

gly·​ox·​a·​lase -sə-ˌlās, -ˌlāz How to pronounce glyoxalase (audio)
: an enzyme that accelerates reversibly the conversion in the presence of glutathione of methylglyoxal to lactic acid

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“Glyoxalase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glyoxalase. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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