Carbonic Anhydrases

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.

Year introduced: 2002(1963)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.520.241.300.150

MeSH Unique ID: D002256

Registry Number: EC 4.2.1.1

Entry Terms:

• Anhydrases, Carbonic
• Carbonic Anhydrase
• Carbonate Dehydratase
• Dehydratase, Carbonate

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Lyases
Carbon-Oxygen Lyases
Hydro-Lyases
Carbonic Anhydrases
Carbonic Anhydrase I
Carbonic Anhydrase II
Carbonic Anhydrase III
Carbonic Anhydrase IV
Carbonic Anhydrase IX
Carbonic Anhydrase V