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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020 Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) exist in all kingdoms of life. They are metalloenzymes, often containing zinc, that catalyze the interconversion of bicarbonate and carbon dioxide—a ubiquitous reaction involved in a variety of cellular processes.
Erik L Jensen, S. Maberly, B. Gontero
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The Expression of Carbonic Anhydrases II, IX and XII in Brain Tumors
Cancers, 2020 Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are zinc-containing metalloenzymes that participate in the regulation of pH homeostasis in addition to many other important physiological functions.
J. Haapasalo +3 more
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Carbonic Anhydrases: Versatile and Useful Biocatalysts in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Catalysts, 2020 Metalloenzymes such as the carbonic anhydrases (CAs, EC 4.2.1.1) possess highly specialized active sites that promote fast reaction rates and high substrate selectivity for the physiologic reaction that they catalyze, hydration of CO2 to bicarbonate and ...
A. Angeli, F. Carta, C. Supuran
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Nanomaterials, 2021 Carbonic anhydrases are enzymes capable of transforming carbon dioxide into bicarbonate to maintain functionality of biological systems. Synthetic isolation and implementation of carbonic anhydrases into membrane have recently raised hopes for emerging ...
Qian Liu +4 more
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Medical Sciences Forum, 2022 Carbonic anhydrases are metalloenzymes that regulate the interconversion of CO2 and H2CO3, a reaction involved in many physiological processes. A disfunction of these enzymes is known to induce many diseases such as glaucoma, epilepsy and cancer.
Yousra Ouafa Bouone +2 more
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Bioinformatic analysis of beta carbonic anhydrase sequences from protozoans and metazoans
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background Despite the high prevalence of parasitic infections, and their impact on global health and economy, the number of drugs available to treat them is extremely limited.
Reza Zolfaghari Emameh +4 more
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) catalyze a reaction fundamental for life: the bidirectional conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into bicarbonate (HCO3−) and protons (H+).
R. Occhipinti, W. Boron
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Plant Carbonic Anhydrases, their Role in Stress Defense and Possible Practical Use [PDF]
Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, 2018 The review presents data on the distribution of carbonic anhydrases in photosynthetic organisms and their location in cellular compartments. The functions of carbonic anhydrases to provide a high photosynthesis rate as well as their participation in ...
Rudenko N.N. +4 more
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2018 Carbonic anhydrases are ubiquitously expressed enzymes that reversibly hydrate carbon dioxide to bicarbonate and protons. While the main function of carbonic anhydrases is to regulate pH and osmotic balance, their involvement in other physiological ...
Bani Kaur Suri +2 more
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A New Kid on the Block? Carbonic Anhydrases as Possible New Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 The increase in the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), is a consequence of the world′s population aging but unfortunately, existing treatments are only effective at delaying some of the symptoms and for a ...
G. Provensi +6 more
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