"hexosyltransferase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hexosyltransferases [plural]
Etymology: From hexosyl + transferase. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hexosyl|transferase}} hexosyl + transferase Head templates: {{en-noun}} hexosyltransferase (plural hexosyltransferases)
  1. (biochemistry) Any glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the transfer of a hexose Wikipedia link: hexosyltransferase Categories (topical): Enzymes Related terms: fucosyltransferase, galactosyltransferase, glucosyltransferase, glucuronosyltransferase

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