oxidase

noun

ox·i·dase ˈäk-sə-ˌdās

-ˌdāz

: any of various enzymes that catalyze oxidations

especially : one able to react directly with molecular oxygen

oxidasic

ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-sik

-zik

adjective

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Some notable interactions include, but are not limited to: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants like Tofranil (imipramine), typically used for depression or pain. —

Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 Product Details: Form: capsule Type: Diamine oxidase enzyme (from porcine kidney) Dose: 1 capsule DAO per Serving: 10,000 HDU Other Ingredients: Vitamin C (10 mg), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water, and gellan gum), ascorbyl palmitate. —

Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024 In people with active CGD, genetic mutations are thought to cause a defect in a key enzyme, NADPH oxidase. —

Isabella Cueto, STAT, 10 Oct. 2023 The reason this happens is because apples contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for oxidase