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Ptyalin
Translation of "ptyalin" into Russian
ptyalin
Noun
UK
/ˈtaɪ.əl.ɪn/
US
/ˈtaɪ.ə.lɪn/
ptyalin
Ptyalin is an enzyme found in saliva.
Птиалин - это фермент, содержащийся в слюне.
Definitions
ptyalin
Noun
UK
/ˈtaɪ.əl.ɪn/
US
/ˈtaɪ.ə.lɪn/
A type of amylase enzyme found in saliva that helps in the digestion of starches.
Ptyalin begins the process of digestion by breaking down starches into simpler sugars in the mouth.
ptyalin
Adjective
UK
/ˈtaɪ.əl.ɪn/
US
/ˈtaɪ.ə.lɪn/
Relating to or containing ptyalin.
Ptyalin activity decreases sharply in highly acidic environments.