arginase
/ˈɑrdʒɪneɪs/
noun
- An enzyme in the body that helps break down the amino acid arginine into urea and ornithine, playing a role in the urea cycle.
- A deficiency of arginase can lead to a rare genetic disorder.
- Researchers are studying arginase as a target for new cancer treatments.
- Arginase is important for removing waste nitrogen from the body.