aminopherase
|a-mi-no-pher-ase|
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/əˈmiːnəʊˌfɪreɪs/
enzyme transferring amino groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminopherase' originates from 'amino' and 'pherase', where 'amino' refers to the amino group and 'pherase' is derived from 'transferase', indicating the transfer of a group.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aminopherase' was coined in the 20th century to describe enzymes involved in amino group transfer.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any enzyme transferring amino groups, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another, particularly in the metabolism of amino acids.
Aminopherase plays a crucial role in the liver's detoxification process.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 15:06