Meanings
nounbioscavenger (plural bioscavengers)
plural bioscavengers
- biochemistryA biochemical scavenger
The exact physiological function of BChE remains elusive, although it acts as an endogenous bioscavenger for anticholinesterase agents.
2015 October 8, “New Insights into Butyrylcholinesterase Activity Assay: Serum Dilution Factor as a Crucial Parameter”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI
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