aminoacylase

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What does aminoacylase mean?

A hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction an N-acyl-L-amino acid + H₂O ⇌ a carboxylate + an L-amino acid.

Where does aminoacylase come from?

From amino- + acyl + -ase.

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