leadzyme

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What does leadzyme mean?

A small ribozyme that catalyzes the cleavage of a specific phosphodiester bond.

Where does leadzyme come from?

Blend of lead + ribozyme, as originally discovered in a study relating to the presence of lead; but it has since been found in other environments.

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