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cyclase
n. (context enzyme English) Any enzyme that catalyzes the cyclization of a compound
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Cyclase
A cyclase is an enzyme, almost always a lyase, that catalyzes a chemical reaction to form a cyclic compound. Important cyclase enzymes include:
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Adenylyl cyclase, which forms cyclic AMP from adenosine triphosphate (EC 4.6.1.1)
- ADCY1
- ADCY2
- ADCY3
- ADCY4
- ADCY5
- ADCY6
- ADCY7
- ADCY8
- ADCY9
- ADCY10
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Guanylyl cyclase, which forms cyclic GMP from guanosine triphosphate (EC 4.6.1.2)
- GUCY1A2
- GUCY1A3
- GUCY1B3
- Guanylate cyclase 2C
- Guanylate cyclase 2D
- Guanylate cyclase 2F
- NPR1
- NPR2
Usage examples of "cyclase".
This catalyzes increased adenylate cyclase activity, which in turn raises the level of cyclic AMP, stimulating the secretion of sodium ions.