apoenzyme /apo·en·zyme/ (ap″o-en´zīm) the protein component of an enzyme separable from the prosthetic group (coenzyme) but requiring the presence of the prosthetic group to form the functioning compound (holoenzyme).
apoenzyme
apoenzyme
ap·o·en·zyme ( p  - n z m)n. The protein component of an enzyme that combines with the coenzyme to form the active enzyme. |
apoenzyme
[ap′ō·en′zīm]
Etymology: Gk, apo + en, into, zyme, ferment
the protein part of a holoenzyme. The nonprotein part is the prosthetic group, which is usually permanently attached to the apoenzyme.
apoenzyme
the protein component of an enzyme that requires the presence of the prosthetic group (cofactor) to form the functioning enzyme.
apoenzyme
The protein part of an enzyme that requires a cofactor/coenzyme. See Apoprotein.
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