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cyclase

American  
[sahy-kleys, -kleyz] / ˈsaɪ kleɪs, -kleɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. an enzyme, as adenyl cyclase, that catalyzes the formation of a cyclic compound.


Etymology

Origin of cyclase

First recorded in 1940–45; cycl(ic) + -ase

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One conserved characteristic is a viral sensing mechanism that relies on a specialized enzyme known as a cyclase.

From Science Daily Nov. 15, 2023

Instead, the "sperm-swim" switch they are targeting is a cellular signalling protein called soluble adenylyl cyclase or sAC.

From BBC Feb. 14, 2023

The binding of a hormone at a single receptor causes the activation of many G-proteins, which activates adenylyl cyclase.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Each molecule of adenylyl cyclase then triggers the formation of many molecules of cAMP.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Riociguat, a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator under development by Bayer, is thought to have vasodilating, antiproliferative and antifibrotic effects.

From Forbes Jul. 24, 2013

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