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enzyme

[en-zahym] / ˈɛn zaɪm /




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"PAM is a truly fascinating enzyme because it's the only enzyme we have that's capable of a chemical process called amidation, which increases the half-life or the potency of biologically active peptides," Gloyn said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

To narrow the search, the team focused on an enzyme called prohormone convertase 1/3, which cuts proteins at specific locations and has been linked to obesity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

In the new study, scientists used experiments in both human and mouse cells to identify the enzyme BMP1, which cuts SLIT3 into these two fragments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

This bacterium contains the enzyme needed to produce serotonin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

DDT-resistant flies possess an enzyme that allows them to detoxify the insecticide to the less toxic chemical DDE.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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