Carbonic Anhydrases
Synonyms
Anhydrases, Carbonic
Carbonate Dehydratase
Carbonate hydro-lyase
Carbonic Anhydrase
Dehydratase, Carbonate
A family of zinc-containing enzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They play an important role in the transport of CARBON DIOXIDE from the tissues to the LUNG. EC 4.2.1.1.