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enzyme

[en-zahym] / ˈɛn zaɪm /




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By identifying the enzymes that construct and shape mitraphylline, scientists now have a clear guide for recreating this process in more sustainable and scalable ways.

From Science Daily

Paraprevotella has also been shown to trigger the breakdown of digestive enzymes that the virus uses to enter host cells.

From Science Daily

The enzyme responsible for making sorbitol does not bind easily to glucose, meaning glucose levels must rise significantly before the process begins.

From Science Daily

Light is generated when an enzyme breaks down a specific small molecule, meaning no bright external light is needed.

From Science Daily

Woodstock’s bananas are steamed and mashed with “proprietary enzymes” to release nutrients.

From Los Angeles Times