decarboxylase

[ dee-kahr-bok-suh-leys, -leyz ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. any of the class of enzymes that catalyze the release of carbon dioxide from the carboxyl group of certain organic acids.

decarboxylase

/ ˌdiːkɑːˈbɒksɪˌleɪs /

noun

1. an enzyme that catalyses the removal of carbon dioxide from a compound

Word History and Origins

Origin of decarboxylase¹

First recorded in 1935–40; decarboxyl(ate) + -ase

Example Sentences

Removal of CaMBD enables increased activity of the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase, which catalyzes the decarboxylation of glutamate to GABA, thus raising levels of the molecule.

From Scientific American

The other was a mutation of a gene called ornithine decarboxylase, or ODC1.

From Washington Times

This is achieved, at least in part, through reduction of the levels of mitochondrial phosphatidylserine decarboxylase, which is involved in the synthesis of mitochondrial phosphatidylethanolamine.

From Nature

Adams argues that he could have an autoimmune disorder attacking a brain enzyme called glutamic acid decarboxylase.

From Time

In the Parkinson's trial, funded by Neurologix Inc, the delivered gene controls production of an enzyme called GAD or glutamic acid decarboxylase.

From Reuters