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Adenosine Deaminase

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Adenosine Deaminase Definition

Adenosine deaminase catalyzes the hydrolysis of adenosine to inosine. ADA deficiency causes one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID), in which there is dysfunction of both B and T lymphocytes with impaired cellular immunity and decreased production of immunoglobulins. (LocusLink)

Adenosine Deaminase Synonyms

Adenosine Deaminase, ADA, Adenine Deaminase, Adenosine Aminohydrolase, EC 3.5.4.4

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