1. Plural of dehydrogenase; enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen atoms from organic molecules, typically transferring them to an electron acceptor in metabolic pathways.
Usage: biochemistry; technical; plural form

Examples

• Lactate dehydrogenases are important enzymes in cellular respiration.
• The dehydrogenases in mitochondria play a crucial role in energy production.
• Alcohol dehydrogenases break down ethanol in the liver.
• Scientists study various dehydrogenases to understand metabolic disorders.
• These dehydrogenases transfer electrons to NAD+ or FAD during oxidation reactions.