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Answer for the clue "A class of enzymes that cause transamination ", 12 letters:
transaminase

Word definitions for transaminase in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In biochemistry , a transaminase or an aminotransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes a type of reaction between an amino acid and an α-keto acid . They are important in the synthesis of amino acids, which form proteins. In medicine, they are an important ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) [syn: aminotransferase , aminopherase ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context enzyme English) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyzes transamination.

Usage examples of transaminase.

Two other enzymes were also slightly high: the serum glutamic oxalocetic transaminase, or SGOT, was 123, and the lactic dehydrogenase, or LDH, was 540.

Two other enzymes were also slightly high: the serum glutamic oxalocetic transaminase, or SGOT, was 123, and the lactic dehydrogenase, or LDH, was 540.