phosphoribosyltransferase en · NOUN
Etymology
From phosphoribosyl + transferase.
Meanings
- An enzyme that transfers a phosphoribosyl group from a donor molecule like phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate to an acceptor molecule, typically a purine or pyrimidine base. This process is important for the salvage pathways in nucleotide metabolism, helping cells recycle bases to create nucleotides.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phosphoribosyltransferases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |