Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun biochemistry Any of a group of
enzymes that catalyze the transfer ofadenylyl groups
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word adenylyltransferase.
Examples
-
The N-terminal domain of FAD synthetase appears to be responsible for the adenylyltransferase activity, whereas the C-terminal domain would be in charge of the kinase activity.
-
Dr. Andrei Osterman, an associate professor in Burnham's ioinformatics and Systems Biology program, targeted the acterial nicotinate mononucleotide adenylyltransferase (NadD), an essential enzyme for nicotinamide adenine dinculeotide (NAD) biosynthesis, which has many crucial functions in nearly all important pathogens.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.