ALPHA TOXIN
\ˈalfə tˈɒksɪn], \ˈalfə tˈɒksɪn], \ˈa_l_f_ə t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
An enzyme found in the alpha-toxin of Clostridium welchii and other strains of clostridia and bacilli. It hydrolyzes glycerophosphatidates with the formation of 1,2-diacylglycerol and a phosphorylated nitrogenous base such as choline. EC 3.1.4.3.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.