EXOTHECIUM
\ɛɡzəθˈiːsi͡əm], \ɛɡzəθˈiːsiəm], \ɛ_ɡ_z_ə_θ_ˈiː_s_iə_m]\
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[Greek] The outer specialised dehiscing cell layer of the gymnosperm sporangium; cf. endothecium.
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.