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thiaminase

[thī·am′inās]

an enzyme present in raw fish that destroys thiamine. A diet containing a substantial amount of raw fish could result in a thiamine deficiency because of the enzyme. A heat-stable form also exists.

thiaminase [thi-am´ĭ-nās]

an enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of thiamine into a pyrimidine and a thiazole derivative.

thiaminase

an enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of thiamin into a pyrimidine and a thiazole derivative. Is present in some ferns, e.g. bracken, and in some species of fish so that diets containing these materials are likely to be deficient in thiamin.

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