Enzyme kinetics
Enzyme kinetics
Enzyme kinetics is the study of the chemical reactions that are catalyzed by enzymes. In enzyme kinetics, the reaction rate is measured and the effects of varying the conditions of the reaction are investigated. Studying an enzyme's kinetics in this way can reveal the catalytic mechanism of this enzyme, its role in metabolism, how its activity is controlled, and how a drug or an agonist might inhibit the enzyme.
Pronunciation
Enzyme kinetics: /ˈɛnzaɪm kɪˈnɛtɪks/
Etymology
The term "enzyme kinetics" is derived from the Greek words "enzymos" meaning "leavened" and "kinesis" meaning "movement".
Related Terms
- Enzyme: A protein molecule that catalyzes chemical reactions of other substances without itself being destroyed or altered upon completion of the reactions.
- Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Agonist: A substance which initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor.
- Inhibitor: A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or other process, or that reduces the activity of a particular reactant, catalyst, or enzyme.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enzyme kinetics
- Wikipedia's article - Enzyme kinetics
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