tryptophanases

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A form of tryptophanase — A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H₂O ⇌ indole + pyruvate + NH₃.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tryptophanase
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tryptophanases. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tryptophanases

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