proenzyme
proenzyme · proenzymes
Any inactive precursor of an enzyme that is converted to an enzyme by proteolysisAny inactive precursor of an enzyme that is converted to an enzyme by proteolysis; a zymogen.
Meaning
1 sensesAny inactive precursor of an enzyme that is converted to an enzyme by proteolysis; a zymogen.
More definitions
- any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active
Origin
Russian дэ (dɛ)bor.Russian дэ (dɛ)bor.
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Forms
plural: proenzymes| Singular | proenzyme |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active:zymogen