Ptyalinogen
Translation of "ptyalinogen" into Russian
ptyalinogen
NounUK
/taɪˈælɪnədʒən/
US
/taɪˈælɪnədʒən/
ptyalinogen
ptyalinogens pl
птиалиноген
Ptyalinogen is a precursor to the enzyme ptyalin.
Птиалиноген является предшественником фермента птиалина.
Definitions
ptyalinogen
NounUK
/taɪˈælɪnədʒən/
US
/taɪˈælɪnədʒən/
A precursor substance in the body that is converted into ptyalin, an enzyme found in saliva that helps in the digestion of starches.
The conversion of ptyalinogen to ptyalin is an essential step in the digestive process.