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Answer for the clue "Certain enzymes ", 9 letters:
esterases

Word definitions for esterases in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hydrolase \Hy"dro*lase\, n. [Hydrolysis + -ase.] 1. (Chem.) an enzyme which causes the splitting of a chemical bond with the addition of the elements of water; a hydrolytic enzyme. Formerly called a hydrolytic ferment . Note: There are many known hydrolases, ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (plural of esterase English)

Usage examples of esterases.

On a cold winter day, outside, the esterases might not be able to break down the succinylcholine because of a diminution of chemical processes.