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antienzyme

antienzyme

7.9
A substance that stops or slows enzymes so they do not work
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈɛnzaɪm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antienzima
  • The antienzyme blocked the reaction effectively.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new antienzyme in the lab.

  • Doctors are researching how a new antienzyme could help treat certain digestive disorders.

  • The scientists added an antienzyme to the solution to observe its effect on the reaction.

  • The presence of an antienzyme can significantly reduce the speed of biochemical processes.

  • The scientist discovered an antienzyme that could slow down the digestive process in patients.

  • In her experiments, the team used an antienzyme to study how it affected the breakdown of proteins.

  • The new medication contained an antienzyme to help manage the symptoms of the disease.

Synonyms

inhibitor
vsantienzyme
  • Specialized
46 6.0

A substance that slows down and can stop chemical reactions in the body or in a lab

focuses on blocking catalysts in living organisms rather than any process
blocking agent
vsantienzyme
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A medicine that stops or reduces a body process, for example a hormone action

targets the action of biological catalysts rather than whole body processes
anticatalyst
vsantienzyme
  • Specialized
9.9

A chemical that slows a chemical reaction

acts specifically on catalysts found in living systems rather than on general reactions

Antonyms

enzyme
  • Specialized
90 4.2

A protein made by living cells that makes certain chemical changes in the body happen faster

How Inhibiting

antienzyme
  • Specialized
7.9
inhibitor
  • Specialized
46 6.0

Surface Forms

antienzyme singular
antienzymes plural

Morphology

antienzyme = enzyme (transparent) = anti + enzyme

The noun is transparently built from anti- plus enzyme, meaning a substance that works against enzymes.

Etymology

Antienzyme comes from the parts anti- 'against' and enzyme, a Greek-based word that refers to the 'leaven' or working part of yeast that makes dough rise. So, as a noun, an antienzyme is a substance that acts 'against' an enzyme and can block or slow its work.