any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active
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proenzyme::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | zymogen |
| Type of | organic compound |
Examples of proenzyme
proenzyme
Caspase-3 normally exists as a proenzyme, meaning that further processing is required to make the final, active enzyme.
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- Any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active
