lipoxygenase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids

/lɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/ /laɪˈpɑk.sɪd͡ʒ.əˌneɪs/

lipoxygenase lipoxygenases

From lip- + oxygenase.

lipoxidase LOX

antilipoxygenase LOX

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