Kinase
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkaɪneɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kinase is a noun meaning (biochemistry, organic chemistry) 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.
Meaning
(biochemistry, organic chemistry) 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.
Word Forms
- kinases
Synonyms for kinase
Depending on context, synonyms include phosphokinase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phosphatidylinositol, phosphoglycerate, hexokinase, glucokinase, ribokinase, phosphokinase.
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