apyrase

noun

ap·y·rase ˈa-pə-ˌrās

-ˌrāz

: any of several enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP with the liberation of phosphate and energy

Etymology

adenosine + pyrophosphate + -ase

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of apyrase was in 1945

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“Apyrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apyrase. Accessed 9 Dec. 2022.

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apyrase

noun

ap·y·rase ˈap-ə-ˌrās, -ˌrāz

: any of several enzymes that hydrolyze ATP with the liberation of phosphate and energy

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