isozyme
/ˈaɪsəˌzaɪm/
noun
- Any of two or more enzymes that catalyze the same chemical reaction but differ in structure, often found in different tissues or species.
- Scientists study isozymes to understand how different organs regulate metabolism.
- Lactate dehydrogenase is an isozyme that exists in different forms in heart and muscle tissue.
- The presence of a specific isozyme in the blood can indicate tissue damage.