Deaminases
Also known as: Deaminating Enzymes
Description
Deaminases are a group of Hydrolase enzymes.
Biological Function of Deaminases
Metabolism
Deaminases catalyze the hydrolysis of C-NH2 bonds of Purines, Pyrimidines and Pterins, thereby producing Ammonia as a result of this hydrolysis.
Types of Deaminases
Cytosine Deaminase
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