Autophosphatase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autophosphatase is a noun meaning (biochemistry, noun adjunct) A phosphatase that dephosphorylates itself.
Meaning
(biochemistry, noun adjunct) A phosphatase that dephosphorylates itself.
Example Sentences
an autophosphatase reaction
In addition, KaiC, which can act both as an autokinase and an autophosphatase, undergoes robust daily phosphorylation cycles that depend on its physical interactions with KaiA and KaiB.
Word Forms
- autophosphatases
- auto-phosphatase
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dephosphatase, autophosphorylation, autodephosphorylation, monophosphatase, pyrophosphatase, phosphonatase.
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