KINASE

kinase

(noun) an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

kinase (plural kinases)

(enzyme, organic compound) Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.

Synonyms

• phosphokinase

Anagrams

• Aikens, Eakins, Sekani, enkais, nakies

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

5 May 2025

UNEXPLOITED

(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”


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