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anchovy (iou) and 7 alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-12 alpha monooxygenase (medicine)


anchovy (iou)



anchovy noun. L16.
[Spanish & Portuguese ancho(v)a, of unkn. origin.]
A small, mainly Mediterranean fish of the herring family, Engraulis encrasicholus, which has a rich flavour and is usu. eaten pickled or in pastes, sauces, etc. Also, any of numerous related fishes.
Comb.: anchovy pear (the edible fruit of) the W. Indian tree Grias cauliflora.

7 alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-12 alpha monooxygenase (medicine)


7 alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-12 alpha monooxygenase
<enzyme> Liver microsomal enzyme active in conversion of cholesterol to cholic acid; introduces a 12 alpha-hydroxyl group into the steroid nucleus of cholesterol

Registry number: EC 1.14.99.-

Synonym: 7-hco-monooxygenase, hco 12 alpha-hydroxylase