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cyclase

American

[sahy-kleys, -kleyz] / ˈsaɪ kleɪs, -kleɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.

an enzyme, as adenyl cyclase, that catalyzes the formation of a cyclic compound.

Etymology

Origin of cyclase

First recorded in 1940–45; cycl(ic) + -ase

Example Sentences

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One conserved characteristic is a viral sensing mechanism that relies on a specialized enzyme known as a cyclase.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2023

Instead, the "sperm-swim" switch they are targeting is a cellular signalling protein called soluble adenylyl cyclase or sAC.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2023

The activated G-protein in turn activates a membrane-bound enzyme called adenylyl cyclase.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Hormone binding to receptor activates a G-protein, which in turn activates adenylyl cyclase, converting ATP to cAMP. cAMP is a second messenger that mediates a cell-specific response.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Riociguat, a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator under development by Bayer, is thought to have vasodilating, antiproliferative and antifibrotic effects.

From Forbes • Jul. 24, 2013

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