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A family of zinc-containing enzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They play an important role in the transport of CARBON DIOXIDE from the tissues to the LUNG. EC 4.2.1.1.
Entry Term(s)
Carbonate Dehydratase
Carbonic Anhydrase
Registry Numbers
EC 4.2.1.1
Related Numbers
9001-03-0
CAS Type 1 Name
Carbonate hydro-lyase
NLM Classification #
QU 139
Public MeSH Note
2002; see CARBONATE DEHYDRATASE 1992-2001, see CARBONIC ANHYDRASE 1963-1991
A family of zinc-containing enzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They play an important role in the transport of CARBON DIOXIDE from the tissues to the LUNG. EC 4.2.1.1.