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neuraminidase /neu·ra·min·i·dase/ (-ah-min´ĭ-dās) an enzyme of the surface coat of myxoviruses that destroys the neuraminic acid of the cell surface during attachment, thereby preventing hemagglutination.
neuraminidase [noo͡r′əmē′nədās] an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of N-acetyl neuraminic acid from mucopolysaccharides. A hereditary deficiency of the enzyme causes sialidosis and is associated with galactogialidosis; it is characterized by mental retardation and skeletal changes, especially dysotosis multiplex. Also called sialidase. See also sialidosis. neuraminidase 1. an enzyme that cleaves the terminal N-acetylneuraminic acid from mucoproteins. 2. a structural component occurring as a spike in the envelope of ortho- and paramyxoviruses. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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