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enzyme

[en-zahym] / ˈɛn zaɪm /




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On lipid droplets, HSL acts as an enzyme that helps release stored fat during fasting or exercise.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

DNA molecules in our skin have evolved so that they can repair their sun-contorted shape with the help of an enzyme called photolyase.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The enzyme forms a precise bond that links the ends of a peptide without needing extra "leader" sequences, which are typically required for enzymes to recognize their targets.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

The researchers also identified genetic variants in the ELOVL2 enzyme that are associated with faster progression of AMD.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Yet another specified an enzyme to break those chemical parts into subparts.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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