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transferase Definition

trans·fer·ase (transfər ās′, -āz′)

noun

any of a class of enzymes that act as catalysts in chemical reactions in which a radical is transferred from molecule to another

Etymology: transfer + -ase

transferase Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Another target that is attracting some interest is an enzyme called farnesyl protein transferase.
  • inhibit: Furthermore, macrolides have a bacteriostatic action by inhibiting the peptidyl transferase of ribosomes.

Adjective modifier

  • aspartate: The liver function tests such as aspartate transferase, alanine transferase and LDH are minimally raised.

Modifies a noun

  • gene: This provided the first rationale for the unique absence of specific malonyl transferase genes in Type II clusters.
  • deficiency: Glutathione S transferase deficiency and passive smoking increase childhood asthma.

Noun used with modifier

  • acetyl: The gene remained active by stimulating expression from a plasmid containing the chloramphenicol acetyl transferase gene under the control of the tat dependent promoter.
  • glutathione: Glutathione transferase null genotype, broccoli, and lower prevalence of colorectal adenomas.
  • alanine: Levels of alanine transferase were also measured and were not affected by time of dosing.
  • acyl: Glossary Acyl transferase: An enzyme or ribozyme that synthesizes peptides.
  • peptidyl: Furthermore, macrolides have a bacteriostatic action by inhibiting the peptidyl transferase of ribosomes.
  • farnesyl: Another target that is attracting some interest is an enzyme called farnesyl protein transferase.