Enzyme inhibitor — Enzyme inhibitors are molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity. Since blocking an enzyme s activity can kill a pathogen or correct a metabolic imbalance, many drugs are enzyme inhibitors. They are also used as herbicides and… … Wikipedia
Activator — may mean: * Activator (genetics), a DNA binding protein that regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription * Activator (proteomics), a type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme mediated reactions * Sega Activator, a … Wikipedia
activator — n. 1. any agency bringing about activation; (Biol.) a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
enzyme — /en zuym/, n. Biochem. any of various proteins, as pepsin, originating from living cells and capable of producing certain chemical changes in organic substances by catalytic action, as in digestion. Cf. ase. [1880 85; < MGk énzymos leavened (Gk… … Universalium
activator — 1. A substance that renders another substance, or catalyst, active, or that accelerates a process or reaction. 2. The fragment, produced by chemical cleavage of a proactivator, that induces the enzymic activity of another … Medical dictionary
activator — noun (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription • Ant: ↑inhibitor • Derivationally related forms: ↑activate … Useful english dictionary
Digestive enzyme — Digestive enzymes are enzymes that break down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body. Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive tract of animals (including humans) where … Wikipedia
Tissue plasminogen activator — (abbreviated tPA or PLAT) is a protein involved in the breakdown of blood clots. Specifically, it is a serine protease (EC number|3.4.21.68) found on endothelial cells, the cells that line the blood vessels. As an enzyme, it catalyzes the… … Wikipedia
Plasminogen activator inhibitor-2 — Serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade B (ovalbumin), member 2 PDB rendering based on 1by7 … Wikipedia
tissue plasminogen activator — noun a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction • Syn: ↑Activase • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Activase) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
