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hydroxylase
This term is a highly specialized technical noun used almost exclusively within biochemistry and molecular biology. It describes a specific class of enzymes, and its usage is restricted to scientific literature, medical textbooks, and laboratory reports. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and lacks any colloquial or metaphorical application.
Because it refers to a specific type of protein catalyst, it follows standard English countability for biological entities. It is typically used in the singular when discussing the general mechanism of the enzyme or in the plural when referring to different types of hydroxylases (such as phenylalanine hydroxylase and tyrosine hydroxylase) within a metabolic pathway.
Meanings
Examples
The enzyme hydroxylase facilitates the addition of a hydroxyl group to the target molecule.
Does this specific hydroxylase require a cofactor to function properly?
A deficiency in this hydroxylase can lead to severe metabolic disorders.
I wonder if the hydroxylase activity increases under these specific pH conditions.
The researchers isolated a novel hydroxylase from the soil bacteria sample.
This hydroxylase is essential for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones.
This hydroxylase is essential for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones.
We need to measure the kinetic properties of the hydroxylase in the test tube.
The protein structure reveals a deep pocket where the hydroxylase binds its substrate.
Certain drugs act as inhibitors for this particular hydroxylase to treat hypertension.
Certain drugs act as inhibitors for this particular hydroxylase to treat hypertension.