endoperoxidase

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noun

Any peroxidase that is associated with an endoperoxide

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Meanings

nounendoperoxidase (plural endoperoxidases)

plural endoperoxidases

  1. biochemistryAny peroxidase that is associated with an endoperoxide
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    COX called also as prostaglandin endoperoxidase synthase is a membrane—bound hemoprotein and glycoprotein enzyme that catalyzes conversion of cell membrane phospholipids, involved in the synthesis of prostanoids comprising: prostaglandin (PG), prostacyclin (PGI) and the thromboxanes (TXA) and exists as 3 isoforms (COX-1, -2 and -3).

    2015 November 26, “The Influence of Prolonged Acetylsalicylic Acid Supplementation-Induced Gastritis on the Neurochemistry of the Sympathetic Neurons Supplying Prepyloric Region of the Porcine Stomach”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From endo- + peroxidase.

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