Enzymology
Enzymology
Enzymology (pronunciation: /ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlədʒi/) is the study of enzymes, their kinetics, structure, and function, as well as their relation to each other.
Etymology
The term "Enzymology" comes from the Greek words "Enzyme" meaning "in yeast", and "-logy" meaning "study of".
Definition
Enzymology is a branch of biochemistry that focuses on the study of enzymes, proteins that act as catalysts within living organisms. Enzymologists seek to understand the molecular mechanisms by which enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions, their structure-function relationships, and how they are regulated.
Related Terms
- Enzyme kinetics: The study of the chemical reactions that are catalyzed by enzymes.
- Enzyme inhibition: The process by which an enzyme's activity is reduced by a molecule that binds to the enzyme.
- Enzyme activator: A type of molecule that binds to enzymes and increases their activity.
- Enzyme substrate: The molecule upon which an enzyme acts to carry out a chemical reaction.
- Enzyme cofactor: A non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for an enzyme's activity.
- Enzyme induction and inhibition: The processes that increase or decrease the production of an enzyme.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enzymology
- Wikipedia's article - Enzymology
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