noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and other nucleotides, breaking them down into simpler compounds.
Usage: biochemistry; technical term
Examples
- Apyrase is commonly used in molecular biology laboratories to remove ATP from reaction mixtures.
- The enzyme apyrase breaks down ATP into adenosine and phosphate groups.
- Researchers added apyrase to the sample to prevent unwanted enzymatic reactions.
- Apyrase activity can be measured by monitoring the release of phosphate ions.
- The venom of certain insects contains apyrase, which helps them evade immune responses.