neuraminidase

World English Dictionary
neuraminidase (ˌnjʊərəˈmɪnɪdeɪz)
 
n
any of various enzymes, found esp in viruses, that catalyse the breakdown of glucosides containing neuraminic acid, an amino sugar
 
[C20: from neuramin(ic acid) (from neuro- + amine + -ic) + -ide + -ase]

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neuraminidase neu·ra·min·i·dase (n&oobreve;r'ə-mĭn'ĭ-dās', -dāz', ny&oobreve;r'-)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal acylneuraminic residues from oligosaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids. It is present as a surface antigen in myxoviruses. Also called sialidase.

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