Definition of isoenzyme in English:
isoenzyme
noun ˈʌɪsəʊˌɛnzʌɪmˌīsōˈenzīm
Biochemistry Each of two or more enzymes with identical function but different structure.
Example sentencesExamples
- Human alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes have attracted much interest because of their clinical implications.
- In pathogens, there are multiple and independently regulated pectate lyase isoenzymes which are encoded by different genes.
- These new findings highlight the physiological importance of different GS1 isoenzymes in plant nitrogen metabolism.
- Catalase isoenzymes responded differentially, the most acidic isoforms being the most sensitive to Cd treatment.
- Adverse drug reactions are possible if the drug is an inhibitor of CYP isoenzymes and disrupts enzyme function.