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dehydrogenase
noun
de·hy·dro·ge·nase
ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdrä-jə-ˌnās
(ˌ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-,
-ˌnāz
: an enzyme that accelerates the removal of hydrogen from metabolites and its transfer to other substances compare succinate dehydrogenase
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An enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde.
—John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Similarly, researchers are eagerly watching the development of drugs that target the metabolic enzymes isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) or 2 (IDH2), which are mutated in AML and gliomas.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024
An Expert Weighs In She further explains that some people may also be missing alcohol dehydrogenase, a key enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Their bodies have lower amounts of alcohol dehydrogenases, an enzyme needed to break down alcohol.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
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1923, in the meaning defined above
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“Dehydrogenase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydrogenase. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
dehydrogenase
noun
de·hy·dro·ge·nase
ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās
(ˈ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-
: an enzyme that speeds up the removal and transfer of hydrogen
Medical Definition
dehydrogenase
noun
de·hy·dro·ge·nase
ˌdē-(ˌ)hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās
(ˈ)dē-ˈhī-drə-jə-
-ˌnāz
: an enzyme that accelerates the removal of hydrogen from metabolites and its transfer to other substances see alcohol dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase
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