ScienceSeptember 6, 2026
kinases
KAI-nay-siz
Definition
A type of enzyme that modifies other proteins by adding a phosphate group to them, which often acts as an 'on' or 'off' switch for cellular activities.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'kinein' (to move), reflecting the enzyme's role in shifting or transferring phosphate groups between molecules.
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