kinase

[ kahy-neys, -neyz, kin-eys, -eyz ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a transferase that catalyzes the phosphorylation of a substrate by ATP.

kinase

/ ˈkɪn-; ˈkaɪneɪz /

noun

1. any enzyme that can convert an inactive zymogen to the corresponding enzyme
2. any enzyme that brings about the phosphorylation of a molecule

kinase

/ kī′nās′,-nāz′,kĭn′ās′,-āz′ /

1. Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a phosphate group from a donor, such as ADP or ATP, to an acceptor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinase¹

First recorded in 1900–05; kin(etic) + -ase

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinase¹

C20: from kin ( etic ) + -ase

Example Sentences

Researchers are looking at tyrosine kinase inhibitors and related precision drugs alongside chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatments.

From Time

That company focused on treatment development specifically for myelofibrosis, a type of blood cancer, using an inhibitor for a specific type of protein kinase.

From TechCrunch