1. A biochemical or metabolic route that is separated from other interconnected pathways; a distinct sequence of enzymatic reactions that operates independently
The researchers studied an isolated pathway to understand how the enzyme functions without interference from other metabolic routes.
Os pesquisadores estudaram uma via isolada para entender como a enzima funciona sem interferência de outras rotas metabólicas.
2. A physical route or passage that is separated, detached, or disconnected from main routes or networks
The hikers discovered an isolated pathway through the mountains that few people knew about.
Os caminhantes descobriram uma trilha isolada através das montanhas que poucas pessoas conheciam.