APYRENE
\ɐpˈɪɹiːn], \ɐpˈɪɹiːn], \ɐ_p_ˈɪ_ɹ_iː_n]\
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[Greek] Appl. Spermatozoa lacking nucleus; cf. eupyrene, oligopyrene; seedless, appl. Certain cultivated fruits.
By J.H. Kenneth
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.