xanthine oxidase en · NOUN
Meanings
- A crystallizable flavoprotein enzyme containing iron and molybdenum that promotes the oxidation especially of hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid and of many aldehydes to carboxylic acids and that is obtained usually from milk or liver.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| xanthine oxidases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |