Chemicals and Drugs

Catalytic DNA

Molecules of DNA that possess enzymatic activity.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Molecules of DNA that possess enzymatic activity.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • DNA, Catalytic
  • DNAzyme
  • DNAzymes
  • Deoxyribozyme
  • Deoxyribozymes

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2001; use DNA, CATALYTIC (NM) 1997-2000

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA, Single-Stranded (1997-2000)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. D08.811w.165
  2. D08.811w.913w.696w.445w.735.265
  3. D13.444w.308w.243

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Catalytic DNA. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D021881. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D021881
  2. Catalytic DNA. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76798991