ATPase
[/ˌeɪtiːpiːˈeɪz/ or /ˈeɪtpiːeɪz/]
nounfemininepl: ATPases
ATPase
1. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and phosphate, releasing energy used for cellular processes
Na+/K+-ATPase is essential for maintaining cellular ion balance and is found in the cell membrane.
A Na+/K+-ATPase é essencial para manter o equilíbrio iônico celular e é encontrada na membrana celular.
2. Any of various enzymes that break down ATP molecules to provide energy for biological work
Different types of ATPase are involved in muscle contraction, active transport, and DNA replication.
Diferentes tipos de ATPase estão envolvidos na contração muscular, transporte ativo e replicação de DNA.
ATPase is specialized scientific terminology used primarily in biochemistry, molecular biology, and medical research across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is typically not translated and remains the same in both languages, reflecting the international nature of scientific nomenclature. It is most commonly encountered in university-level biology courses, medical education, and research publications.
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