Zymogene


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Zym´o`gene


n.1.(Biol.) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria which produces fermentations of diverse nature; - distinguished from pathogene.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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According to these cases at the continuances of zymogene fermentation of saccharomyces cerevisiae with AAT Gen and the starting of inspiration during 3/4/5/6/7 hours after insemination with IPTG 0.4MM with cycle engine which is related to oxygen had done.
Haemolysin of streptococcus faecalis subspecied zymogenes contributes to virulence in mice.
The larvae of most fish species have relatively low enzymatic activity if compared to adult specimens, low hydrolysis and nutrient absorption capacity, making the supply of live feed essential during that life stage, as it assists the digestion process in three ways: 1--donating digestive enzymes from the body itself; 2--releasing enzymes that perform autolysis of the organism itself; 3--activating zymogenes of the predator; and 4--donating neuropeptides that favor digestive processes (KOLKOVSKI, 2001).