transpeptidase

noun

trans·​pep·​ti·​dase -ˈpep-tə-ˌdās, -ˌdāz How to pronounce transpeptidase (audio)
: an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino acid residue or a peptide residue from one amino compound to another

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“Transpeptidase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/transpeptidase. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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