kinase

(kī′nās′, kin′ās′)

noun

an enzyme capable of activating a zymogen or one causing the transfer of the terminal phosphate group, generally from ATP, to a receiving molecule

Origin: kin(etic) + -ase

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noun

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

Origin:

Origin: kin(etic)

Origin: + -ase

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