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glucosyltransferase

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Main Entry: glu·co·syl·trans·fer·ase
Pronunciation: -'tran(t)s-(")f&r-"As, -"Az
Function: noun
: an enzyme thatcatalyzes the transfer of a glucosyl group; especially : one implicated in the formation of dental plaque that catalyzes the formation of glucans called also transglucosylase
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glucosyltransferase glu·co·syl·trans·fer·ase (gl&oomacr;'kə-sĭl-trāns'fə-rās', -rāz')
n.
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of glucosyl groups from one compound to another.

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