apyrase

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/ˈæpɪɹeɪz/

noun

Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, releasing phosphate and available energy

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Meanings

nounapyrase (plural apyrases)

plural apyrases

  1. biochemistryAny of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, releasing phosphate and available energy

Translations

Portuguese apirase
  • apiraseany of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP
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APA

apyrase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apyrase

MLA

“apyrase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apyrase. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “apyrase,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apyrase.

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