Enzyme
hydrogenase
hy·drog·e·nase
Definitions related to hydrogenase:
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An enzyme found in bacteria. It catalyzes the reduction of FERREDOXIN and other substances in the presence of molecular hydrogen and is involved in the electron transport of bacterial photosynthesis.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Specific enzyme (EC 1.18.99.1) that catalyzes the conversion of H+ to hydrogen gas via oxidation of ferredoxin; do not use for general term to cover other hydrogenating enzymes.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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