Carbonic Anhydrase
Also known as: Carbonate Dehydratase; Carbonate Hydrolyase
Description
Carbonic Anhydrase is a type of Lyase Enzyme present in all Cells. It constitutes up to 10% of the soluble Protein in most Cells.
Biological Function of Carbonic Anhydrase
Metabolism
Carbonic Anhydrase accelerates the reaction between Carbon Dioxide and Water to form Carbonic Acid in Red Blood Cells.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Carbonic Anhydrase
Minerals
Magnesium Bicarbonate may reduce the production of acid by Carbonic Anhydrase.
Zinc is an essential component of Carbonic Anhydrase. [1]
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