"Urease" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Urease" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Urease" Meaning
Urease is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea to form carbon dioxide and ammonia.
"Urease" Examples
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition:
- Urease/Pro-urease- A bacterial enzyme (C5H10O5N2) that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide:
- Specifically, its catalytic active site is targeted by ACE inhibitors (such as Lisinopril and Enalapril) in therapeutic settings, which inhibit the converting enzyme that transforms angiotensin I into angiotensin II.
Usage Examples:
1. The new medication targets urease to effectively manage high blood pressure.2. The researchers developed an assay to measure the activity of urease produced by different types of bacteria.
3. In the enzymatic process, urease converts urea into its reaction products.
4. Pro-urease inhibitors are under study for the treatment of various kidney diseases.
5. The specific activity of urease in bacteria makes them good indicators for environmental pollution.
"Urease" Similar Words
Urchins
Urchon
Urd
Urdu
Urea
A chemical compound formed as a byproduct of protein metabolism, present in blood, urine, and sweat, and found in various animal and plant products.
Urealyticum
Ureaplasma
Ureaplasma is a genus of bacteria that are typically found in the reproductive tracts of animals, including humans. They are part of thefamily Mycoplasmataceae and were previously known as Chlamydiae. Ureaplasma species are obligate parasites, meaning they require a living host to survive.<br><br>Ureaplasma infections are sexually transmitted and can be transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. They can also be passed from mother to child during birth.<br><br>The most common symptoms of ureaplasma infection are:<br><br> <strong>Mild to moderate symptoms, such as infrequent, irregular periods</strong><br> <strong>Abnormal menstrual bleeding</strong><br> <strong>Inflammation of the urethra (urethritis)</strong><br><br>Ureaplasma infections can also be asymptomatic, requiring no treatment. However, if left untreated, they can increase the risk of complications, such as:<br><br> <strong>Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)</strong><br> <strong>Ectopic pregnancy</strong><br> <strong>Infertility</strong><br><br>Ureaplasma infections should be treated promptly with antibiotics to avoid these potential complications. A healthcare provider can diagnose ureaplasma infections by performing a physical exam, taking a sample of fluid from the reproductive tract, or using a DNA probe to detect the presence of the bacteria.
Urechites
Urechitoxin
Urecholine
Urecholine is a neuromuscular blocking agent, one of the muscarinic agonists, which acts as a cholinergic agonist. It is derived from muscle chaconine.
Uredinales
Uredinium
Uredinium is a rare or obsolete word.<br><br>It is an archaic or obsolete term for a reddish-yellow to brownish-yellow pigment, a variety of urane.<br><br>However, more relevantly, it can be considered as a misspelling of the word "uredinum" which is not present in mainstream dictionaries.<br><br>But based on the suffix "-inum" it might relates to Urea, and thus, derived from Uredinium we might assign it to be related to an "urea" or "urea-like" compound.<br><br>However, we cannot assign an exact meaning directly as it is not widely recognized.
Ureide
Uremia
Uremic