Definition: A cytosolic carbonic anhydrase isoenzyme found widely distributed in cells of almost all tissues. Deficiencies of carbonic anhydrase II produce a syndrome characterized by OSTEOPETROSIS, renal tubular acidosis (ACIDOSIS, RENAL TUBULAR) and cerebral calcification. EC 4.2.1.-
/antag: coord with CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS
Other names Carbonic Anhydrase Isoenzyme C; Carbonic Anhydrase C