| Aspergillus fumigatus metalloproteinase | <enzyme> Mol mass 82 kD; pi 5.6; hydrolyzes phenylazobenzyloxycarbonyl-pro-leu-gly-pro-arg and cleaves native rat type I collagen Registry number: EC 3.4.24.- Synonym: a. Fumigatus metalloproteinase, af-mep (26 Jun 1999) |
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| aspergillus nidulans | A species of imperfect fungi from which the antibiotic nidulin is obtained. (12 Dec 1998) |
| aspergillus niger | A fungus causing smut or black mold of several fruits, vegetables, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| aspergillus nuclease s1 | <enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses endonucleolytic cleavage to 5-phosphomononucleotides and 5-phosphooligonucleotide end-products. It has a preference for single-stranded substrates but is active with either ribo- or deoxyribonucleic acids. Registry number: EC 3.1.30.1 (12 Dec 1998) |
| aspergillus ochraceus | A deuteromycetous fungal species that produces ochratoxins and contaminates cereals and coffee beans. (12 Dec 1998) |
| aspergillus oryzae | Fungus present on most agricultural seeds and often responsible for the spoilage of seeds in bulk storage; also used in the production of fermented food or drink, especially in japan. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Aspergillus oryzae carboxyl proteinase | <enzyme> Included in the group of microbial carboxyl proteinases EC 3.4.23.6 Registry number: EC 3.4.23.- Synonym: takadiastase (26 Jun 1999) |
| Aspergillus terreus | A species that produces the antibiotic citrinin; it has been isolated from otomycosis, especially in Japan and Taiwan, and occasionally causes aspergillosis in humans and animals. (05 Mar 2000) |
| asperifolious | <botany> Having rough leaves. By some applied to the natural order now called Boraginaceae or borageworts. Origin: L. Asper rough + folium leaf. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aspermatogenic | Failing in the production of spermatozoa. Origin: G. A-priv. + sperma, seed, + -gen, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| aspermatogenic sterility | Sterility due to a failure to produce living spermatozoa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aspermatous | <botany> Aspermous. Origin: Gr. Priv. +, seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aspermia | Lack of secretion or expulsion of semen following ejaculation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aspermous | <botany> Destitute of seeds; aspermatous. Origin: Gr.; priv. + seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aspersion | A form of hydrotherapy in which water of a given temperature is sprinkled on the body. Origin: L. Aspersio, a sprinkling (05 Mar 2000) |