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Biotinidase
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Definition
: An enzyme which catalyzes the release of BIOTIN from biocytin. In human, defects in the enzyme are the cause of the organic acidemia MULTIPLE CARBOXYLASE DEFICIENCY or BIOTINIDASE DEFICIENCY.
See Also
Biotinidase Deficiency
;
Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
Other names
Hydrolase, Biocytin; Biocytin Hydrolase