holoenzymes
/ˌhoʊloʊˈɛnzaɪmz/
noun
- Biochemically active enzymes that consist of a protein component (apoenzyme) and a non-protein cofactor.
- The scientist studied how holoenzymes assemble from their apoenzyme and cofactor parts.
- Without the cofactor, the apoenzyme cannot form a functional holoenzyme.
- Many digestive holoenzymes require metal ions to function properly.