enzyme
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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
The enzyme MOF places chemical tags called histone acetylations onto chromatin.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 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
Scientists have uncovered a surprising risk linked to blocking a cellular enzyme once believed to protect against fatty liver disease.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
Mutations occur when DNA is damaged by chemicals or X-rays, or when the DNA replication enzyme makes a spontaneous error in copying genes.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing enzyme
Cell Biology - High School
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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Genetics - High School
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