enzyme
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The researchers focused on RNA polymerase, the enzyme that reads DNA and produces RNA -- the first step in gene expression.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
In young mice exposed to stress, the researchers found elevated levels of an enzyme called SETD7 in dopamine neurons compared with mice raised under typical conditions.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Mechanistically, we found that butyrate acts on IECs and induces sustained transcriptional and epigenetic activation of Sat1, an acetylpolyamine biosynthetic enzyme," Yu said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The enzyme is active in organs including the heart and the brain, where it helps support normal nerve cell function.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Harker, having collected a million dollars to solve the structure of the enzyme ribonuclease, was in search of talent, and the offer of six thousand for one year seemed to Odile wonderfully generous.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
During that time, the cells continued producing many of the enzymes and proteins normally generated by the liver.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have now shown that one of biology's most important enzymes can accurately read and transcribe a much larger version containing eight genetic letters.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
The physical changes in the muscles were accompanied by alterations in proteins and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes that produce energy for muscle activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Novonesis—which develops enzymes, probiotics and other biological products—on Thursday posted organic sales growth of 9% on year for the second quarter, ahead of consensus estimates of 7.4%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
It is now known that the mitochondria are tiny packets of enzymes, a varied assortment including all the enzymes necessary for the oxidative cycle, arranged in precise and orderly array on walls and partitions.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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