Preferred Name |
Enzyme |
|
Synonyms |
|
|
ID |
http://www.semanticweb.org/ontologies/2010/3/Ontology1271664172453.owl#Enzyme |
|
isDefinedBy |
A complex protein which catalyzes a specific biochemical reaction without changing itself. Enzymes control digestion, muscle contraction, and many other functions of metabolism Protein that facilitates or speeds up certain chemical reactions. Enzymes are used inside of cells to aid in cell growth and reproduction. Enzymes have also been isolated from organisms and used in products like cheese and laundry detergents. Binding sites on enzymes can be active sites or allosteric sites. |
|
prefixIRI |
Ontology1271664172453:Enzyme |
|
prefLabel |
Enzyme |
|
Reference |
http://history.nih.gov/exhibits/stadtman/glossary.htm http://ucbiotech.org/glossary/index.html |
|
Synonym |
enzyme enzymes biocatalysts |
|
subClassOf |
http://www.semanticweb.org/ontologies/2010/3/Ontology1271664172453.owl#protein_type |