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kinase

/kɪˈneɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does kinase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of phosphate groups to other molecules, often involved in signal transduction pathways.

Example

"The kinase activity was essential for the cell's response to the growth factor."

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