transaminase
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(trans-am′ĭ-nās″)

[trans- + amine + -ase]
Any of a group of enzymes, many of which are found in the liver, that transfer amino groups from amino acids to carbonyl groups.
SYN: SEE: aminotransferase
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(trans-am′ĭ-nās″)

[trans- + amine + -ase]
Any of a group of enzymes, many of which are found in the liver, that transfer amino groups from amino acids to carbonyl groups.
SYN: SEE: aminotransferase
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