Adenosine Deaminase (also known as adenosine aminohydrolase, or ADA) is an enzyme (EC3.5.4.4) involved in purine metabolism. It is needed for the breakdown of adenosine from food and for the turnover of nucleic acids in tissues.
Its primary function in humans is the development and maintenance of the immune system. However, the full physiological role of ADA is not yet completely understood.
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近义词
n.
enzyme
英英词典
adenosine deaminase n.
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia