Biotinidase
Biotinidase
Biotinidase (pronounced: bio-tin-i-dase) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of biotin, a type of vitamin B.
Etymology
The term 'Biotinidase' is derived from 'biotin', the substance it helps to metabolize, and '-idase', a suffix used in biochemistry to denote enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of certain compounds.
Function
Biotinidase helps to recycle biotin in the body by cleaving biotin from dietary protein-bound biotin and biocytin, a product of biotin-dependent carboxylase degradation. This process allows biotin to be reused by the body, aiding in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Related Terms
- Biotinidase deficiency: A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to recycle biotin, leading to biotin deficiency even with normal dietary intake.
- Biotin: A vitamin that is important for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is recycled in the body by biotinidase.
- Enzyme: A protein that catalyzes a specific biochemical reaction.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biotinidase
- Wikipedia's article - Biotinidase
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