kinase
/ˈkaɪneɪs/
noun
- An enzyme that adds phosphate groups to other molecules, playing a key role in many cellular processes such as metabolism and cell signaling.
- Kinases are important for regulating how cells grow and divide.
- The drug works by blocking the activity of a certain kinase in the body.
- Scientists are studying a specific kinase that may be linked to cancer.
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