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cytochrome oxidase [′sīd·ə‚krōm ′äk·sə‚dās] (biochemistry) Any of a family of respiratory pigments that react directly with oxygen in the reduced state. Also known as cytochromea3. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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AZT decreases rat myocardial cytochrome oxidase activity and increases beta-myosin heavy chain content. To do this, mitochondria perform a series of electron transfers known collectively as the cytochrome oxidase reaction. The report went on "Acute hydrocyanic-gas poisoning inhibits cytochrome oxidase, an enzyme of the respiratory chain. |
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