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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

One of the most important discoveries concerns TET2, an enzyme that helps prevent cancerous growth by controlling whether particular genes are switched "on" or "off."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

The study, "A pilot study of daily blueberry intake modulates the gut microbiota enzyme commissions in older, sedentary adults with mild depressive symptoms," was published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Scientists have nicknamed it the "Pac-Man enzyme" because its molecular structure features a remarkably wide opening where chemical reactions take place, known as the active site.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Just one enzyme misfiring, just one wrong protein activation, and you could have cancer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Members of the order Xylariales are known for producing a variety of specialized chemical compounds and enzymes capable of breaking down complex molecules in plants.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 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

Depolymerases are enzymes that break large molecules called polymers into smaller chemical units.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Some bacteria appear capable of using specialized enzymes to attack biodegradable polyesters, potentially allowing them to exploit these materials as sources of energy and nutrients.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

They have the ability to destroy enzymes — enzymes that perform necessary functions in the body.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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