noun
- Plural of diaphorase; enzymes that catalyze the transfer of hydrogen atoms or electrons in oxidation-reduction reactions, commonly found in cells.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Diaphorases play a crucial role in cellular respiration and energy production.
- The researchers isolated several diaphorases from the bacterial samples.
- These diaphorases catalyze electron transfer in the mitochondrial electron transport chain.
- Different diaphorases have varying substrate specificities and cofactor requirements.