Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deaminate
verb
/diːˈæmɪneɪt/
Definition
To remove an amine group from a compound, particularly from amino acids or related structures.
Examples
- The process of deaminating glutamate produces alpha-ketoglutarate.
- In certain metabolic pathways, organisms deaminate amino acids to utilize them for energy.
Meaning
Deaminate is the process by which an amino group is removed from an amino acid or similar molecule, often leading to the formation of a new compound.
Synonyms
- Remove amine
- Deaminate
- Amine elimination
