adenosine triphosphatase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adenosine triphosphatase
First recorded in 1940–45; triphosphate + -ase
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Dr. Skou discovered the enzyme known as sodium-potassium stimulated adenosine triphosphatase, which maintains the balance of sodium and potassium ions in the cell.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2018
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