Phenomena and Processes

Enzyme Activation

Conversion of an inactive form of an enzyme to one possessing metabolic activity. It includes 1, activation by ions (activators); 2, activation by cofactors (coenzymes); and 3, conversion of an enzyme precursor (proenzyme or zymogen) to an active enzyme.

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Abstract

Conversion of an inactive form of an enzyme to one possessing metabolic activity. It includes 1, activation by ions (activators); 2, activation by cofactors (coenzymes); and 3, conversion of an enzyme precursor (proenzyme or zymogen) to an active enzyme.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Activation, Enzyme
  • Activations, Enzyme
  • Enzyme Activations

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

IM for general only; NIM with specific enzyme (IM); "enzyme reactivation": coord IM with specific enzyme /metab (IM) + ENZYME REACTIVATORS (IM) if discussed (see note there)

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History Note

76(69); was see under BIOCHEMISTRY 1975

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  1. G02.111.263
  2. G03w.328

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NLM Classification

QU 135

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Enzyme Activation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004789. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004789
  2. Enzyme Activation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71240015