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kinase

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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.
[kin(etic) + -ase.]
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]
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.
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Noun1.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
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