Apyrase Definition

ăpə-rās, -rāz
noun
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, causing the release of phosphate and energy.
American Heritage
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP or ADP, producing AMP and inorganic phosphate and releasing energy.
American Heritage Medicine

(biochemistry) Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, releasing phosphate and available energy.

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Other Word Forms of Apyrase

Noun

Singular:
apyrase
Plural:
apyrases

Origin of Apyrase

  • a(denosine) pyr(o)– (phosphat)ase

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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