ada
Definition
- Noun:
- An enzyme: ADA is an enzyme found in mammals that catalyzes the deamination of adenosine, converting it into inosine and ammonia.
- A genetic condition: ADA is also used as an abbreviation for a severe immunodeficiency disease caused by a deficiency of this enzyme.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor explained that the child's immune system was compromised due to an ADA deficiency.
- Researchers studied the ADA gene to understand its role in cellular metabolism.
Advanced Usage
- "ADA deficiency": A medical term for a specific form of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) caused by a lack of the ADA enzyme.
- Early diagnosis of ADA deficiency is crucial for treatment.
Variants and Related Words
- Adenosine deaminase: The full, formal name for the ADA enzyme.
- Adenosine deaminase is essential for a functioning immune system.
Synonyms
- Enzyme: A broader category of proteins that ADA belongs to.
- Catalyst: Describes the function of ADA in speeding up a biochemical reaction.
Related Phrases
- ADA-SCID: The full name of the disease associated with ADA deficiency (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency due to Adenosine Deaminase deficiency).
- Gene therapy has been used to treat ADA-SCID.
Noun
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an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
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ADA deficiency can lead to one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease
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the gene encoding ADA was one of the earlier human genes to be isolated and cloned for study
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