Enzyme
aldehyde-lyases
al·de·hyde·lyases
Definitions related to aldehyde-lyases:
  • (aldolase) A family of enzymes that either create or cleave aldols (aldehyde alcohols).
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Enzymes that catalyze a reverse aldol condensation. A molecule containing a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group is cleaved at a C-C bond to produce two smaller molecules (ALDEHYDES or KETONES). EC 4.1.2.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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