ScienceSeptember 7, 2026
glucosyltransferase
GLOO-ko-sil-TRANS-fer-ays
Definition
An enzyme that facilitates the transfer of a glucose molecule to another specific molecule, often involved in modifying chemicals within an organism.
Etymology
Derived from 'glucose' (a simple sugar) combined with 'transferase' (an enzyme that transfers a functional group). The term is constructed using Greek and Latin roots to describe a specific biochemical reaction.
In the news
In the article, researchers identified a fungal gene resembling 'ecdysteroid UDP-glucosyltransferase' to investigate how the fungus manipulates the behavior of its fly hosts.
In 1855, scientists discovered a fungus that turns flies into zombie hosts. More than 160 years later, its
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times