Synonyms for

Kinase

Verb / ˈkaɪˌneɪz / Another word for kinase — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Kinase is an enzyme that adds a phosphate group to a molecule.

Synonyms & similar words

phosphorylase phosphotransferase enzyme catalyst activator facilitator accelerator catalyzer stimulator instigator igniter initiator promoter spur inducer precipitator fomentation incitement encouragement

Common collocations

  • protein kinase
  • tyrosine kinase
  • serine kinase
  • kinase inhibitor
  • kinase activity
  • kinase domain
  • kinase signaling

Word family

noun kinase

Usage note

Kinase is a highly specific technical term in biochemistry and molecular biology, referring to an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group. It does not have common antonyms or informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The kinase enzyme helps to control the activity of many proteins in cells.
  2. Scientists are studying how kinases work to develop new drugs for diseases.
  3. Phosphorylation, the process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule, is often catalyzed by kinases.
  4. Different types of kinases are involved in various cellular processes, such as cell division and metabolism.
  5. Cancer cells often have abnormal kinase activity, which can be targeted by certain drugs.

Quotes

  • The discovery of kinases provided a key to the regulation of many cellular processes. - Paul Nurse
  • Kinases themselves have become important targets for the development of new drugs to treat a variety of diseases. - Tony Hunter
  • Many drugs used to treat cancer target kinases that are involved in cell growth and division. - Charles Sawyers

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