phosphatase (Meaning)
Wordnet
phosphatase (n)
any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
Synonyms & Antonyms of phosphatase
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phosphatase Sentence Examples
- Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) plays a crucial role in regulating cell signaling pathways.
- Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters into inorganic phosphate.
- Acid phosphatase is a ubiquitous enzyme found in lysosomes and other acidic cellular compartments.
- Tyrosine phosphatase is an enzyme that removes phosphate groups from tyrosine residues on proteins.
- Serine/threonine phosphatase inhibits the activity of cyclin-dependent kinases, controlling cell cycle progression.
- Dual-specificity phosphatase can dephosphorylate both serine/threonine and tyrosine residues.
- The activity of phosphatase is regulated by a variety of mechanisms, including phosphorylation and binding partners.
- Hyperactivity of phosphatase can lead to defects in cellular signaling and disease states.
- Phosphatase inhibitors are being developed as potential therapeutic agents for cancer and other diseases.
- Phosphatase assays are used to measure the activity and regulation of these enzymes in biological systems.
FAQs About the word phosphatase
any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) plays a crucial role in regulating cell signaling pathways.
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters into inorganic phosphate.
Acid phosphatase is a ubiquitous enzyme found in lysosomes and other acidic cellular compartments.
Tyrosine phosphatase is an enzyme that removes phosphate groups from tyrosine residues on proteins.
