tryp·to·pha·nase (tr p t -f-n s , -nz, trp-t f-)n. 1. An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of tryptophan to indole, pyruvic acid, and ammonia and that is commonly found in bacteria. 2. See tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase. |
tryptophanase [trip´to-fan″ās]
an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of tryptophan into indole, pyruvic acid, and ammonia.
tryptophanase
an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of tryptophan into indole, pyruvic acid and ammonia.
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