protein kinase
[ˈproʊ.tin ˈkɪ.neɪz]
nounfemininepl: protein kinases / proteínas quinases
proteína quinase
1. An enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of proteins by transferring phosphate groups from high-energy, phosphate-donating molecules to specific amino acids on target proteins
Protein kinase A plays a crucial role in cellular signaling pathways.
A proteína quinase A desempenha um papel crucial nas vias de sinalização celular.
2. A type of enzyme involved in cell regulation, growth, and metabolism
The activation of protein kinase C is essential for cell division.
A ativação da proteína quinase C é essencial para a divisão celular.
3. An enzyme that adds phosphate groups to proteins, thereby altering their function and activity
Researchers studied how protein kinase inhibitors could slow cancer growth.
Os pesquisadores estudaram como os inibidores de proteína quinase poderiam retardar o crescimento do câncer.
This is a technical term predominantly used in scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical contexts. It is central to modern molecular biology research in both Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, with significant applications in cancer research and drug development. The term maintains consistency across English and Portuguese scientific communities, though Brazilian and Portuguese scientists may emphasize different kinase families based on their research focus.
Related Idioms & Phrases
protein kinase cascade - a series of protein kinases that activate each other in sequence
protein kinase pathway - a biochemical signaling route mediated by protein kinases
downstream of protein kinase - occurring as a consequence of protein kinase activation
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