carbonic anhydrase

Synonyms:
  • carbonate dehydratase
German: Carboanhydrase

Enzymology. A zinc-containing enzyme that catalyzes the equilibration of dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbonic acid (H2CO2). It plays an important role in the transport of carbon dioxide in the blood from the tissues to the lung.

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