adenosine triphosphatase

[ trahy-fos-fuh-teys, -eyz ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. ATPase.

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenosine triphosphatase¹

First recorded in 1940–45; triphosphate + -ase

Example Sentences

Dr. Skou discovered the enzyme known as sodium-potassium stimulated adenosine triphosphatase, which maintains the balance of sodium and potassium ions in the cell.

From Washington Post

Post, R. L., Hegyvary, C. & Kume, S. Activation by adenosine triphosphate in the phosphorylation kinetics of sodium and potassium ion transport adenosine triphosphatase.

From Nature

Phosphoproteome measurements demonstrate that the RALF-FERONIA interaction causes phosphorylation of plasma membrane H+–adenosine triphosphatase 2 at Ser899, mediating the inhibition of proton transport.

From Science Magazine

They found that the levels of the enzyme adenosine triphosphatase, or ATPase, were 22% lower in the red blood cells of the fat subjects, and that the heavier the person the lower the enzyme level.

From Time Magazine Archive