kinase

ki·nase  (kns, -nz, kns, -z)

n.

Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a phosphate group from a donor, such as ADP or ATP, to an acceptor.

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[kin(etic) + -ase.]

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kinase [ˈkaɪneɪz ˈkɪn-]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any enzyme that can convert an inactive zymogen to the corresponding enzyme

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any enzyme that brings about the phosphorylation of a molecule

[from kin(etic) + -ase]

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kinase  (kns, -nz, kns, -z)

Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a phosphate group from a donor, such as ADP or ATP, to an acceptor.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

kinase - an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions