kinase
pronunciation
How to pronounce kinase in British English:
UK ['kɪneɪs]
How to pronounce kinase in American English:
US [ˌeɪz]
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- Noun:
- an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
Word Origin
- kinase (n.)
- 1902, from Greek kinein "to move" (see cite) + chemical suffix -ase.
Example
- 1. Overall , the results from oral kinase inhibitors are very exciting , says robinson .
- 2. The scientists successfully identified the small enzyme molecule responsible , a gene called focal adhesion kinase .
- 3. It blocks abnormal kinase proteins that are involved in the development and growth of medullary cancer cells .
- 4. Sacktor 's father had suggested a molecule called protein kinase c , an enzyme turned on by surges of calcium ions in the brain .
- 5. Inherited deficiency of pyruvate kinase , a key glycolytic enzyme , causes atp deficiency , which leads to reduced rbc life span and hemolytic anemia .