Transferase

usgb/ˈtrænsfərˌeɪs/
noun

Transferase is a type of enzyme that helps move a chemical group from one molecule to another, playing a crucial role in metabolic processes.

A phosphotransferase can add a phosphate group to a molecule during cellular respiration.
Visual representation of "transferase" - Transferase is a type of enzyme that helps move a chemical group from one molecule to another, playing a crucial role in metabolic processes.

Often appears as...

  • kinase
  • methyltransferase

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Formal

enzyme, biocatalyst, biochemical reaction

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Formal Context

In scientific writing, the term 'transferase' is often used in a precise manner to describe specific types of enzymes.

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The enzyme acetyltransferase is crucial in the metabolism of certain drugs.
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Niche Use

Outside biochemical contexts, 'transferase' is rarely used.

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Abbreviations

In scientific communications, 'transferase' may be abbreviated as 'Trs.'

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