glucosyltransferase

noun

glu·​co·​syl·​trans·​fer·​ase -ˈtran(t)s-(ˌ)fər-ˌās, -ˌāz How to pronounce glucosyltransferase (audio)
: an enzyme that catalyzes 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glucosyltransferase. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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