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Definition of Aldolase

1. an enzyme [n -S] - See also: enzyme

Medical Definition of Aldolase

1. In glycolysis, aldolase is responsible for cleaving fructose 1,6-bisphosphate into two3-carbon molecules, dihydroxyacetone and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate.This is done via the formation of a protonated Schiff base at a specificlysine residue. (06 May 1997)

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Literary usage of Aldolase

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1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"An aldolase test system is a device intended to measure the activity of the ... aldolase measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of the early ..."

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