kinase ki·nase (kī'nās', -nāz', kĭn'ās', -āz')
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme.
A various enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group from a donor, such as ADP or ATP, to an acceptor.
| kinase (kī'nās', -nāz', kĭn'ās', -āz') Pronunciation Key
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a phosphate group from a donor, such as ADP or ATP, to an acceptor. |