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enzyme

[en-zahym] / ˈɛn zaɪm /




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The process involves an enzyme called carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1, or CPT1.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

This enzyme helps regulate the production of certain unsaturated fatty acids.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Further analysis revealed that the gene produces an esterase, a type of enzyme capable of splitting certain chemical bonds found in esters.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The enzyme can digest particular polyesters and biodegradable plastics, but it has another unexpected ability: it can also break down penicillin, suggesting a possible connection to antibiotic resistance.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

That’s when Japanese chemists discovered an enzyme that could transform glucose into the much sweeter sugar molecule called fructose.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Participants who consumed blueberries regularly experienced a greater and more consistent reduction in depressive symptoms, along with subtle changes in genes associated with gut microbial enzymes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

However, researchers identified statistically significant changes within the blueberry group in the abundance of genes associated with several gut microbial enzymes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Microorganisms evolved enzymes to digest naturally occurring substances, including plant fibers and other complex organic molecules.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Although it resembled esterases, which are known for breaking down ester bonds, it also shared structural similarities with another important family of bacterial enzymes: beta-lactamases.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

They recycle organic matter with powerful enzymes that can break down organic molecules into simple molecules and minerals.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan


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