lipoxygenase
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /laɪˈpɒksɪd͡ʒəˌneɪz/
Etymology
lipo- + oxygenase
Noun
lipoxygenase (plural lipoxygenases)
- (biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Synonyms
- lipoxidase