1. a nucleotide or salt formed from adenosine and phosphoric acid, especially adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
Usage: biochemistry; also called adenylic acid

1. to form or convert into adenylate; to catalyze the addition of an adenylyl group to a molecule
Usage: biochemistry; technical

Examples

• Adenylate is a key intermediate in cellular energy metabolism.
• The enzyme adenylate kinase catalyzes the phosphorylation of ADP to ATP.
• Adenylate cyclase is an important signaling enzyme in cells.
• The adenylate pool in the cell regulates energy availability.
• Researchers measured adenylate levels to assess cellular energy status.