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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

Instead of helping long term, shutting down this enzyme may raise the chances of chronic liver damage and cancer as people age.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

This bacterium contains the enzyme needed to produce serotonin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The enzyme needed to produce CoA is located mainly outside mitochondria.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 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




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