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convertase

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convertase /con·ver·tase/ (kon-ver´tās) an enzyme of the complement system that activates specific components of the system.
con·ver·tase (knvr-ts, kn-vûr-)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a substance, such as complement, to its active state.
convertase
an enzyme that converts a substance to its active state.


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