anapleroses

/ˌænˌæpləˈrōˌsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of replenishing or maintaining the concentration of intermediates in a metabolic pathway.

“The cell’s anaplerotic mechanisms were crucial in regulating its metabolic state.”

2. noun

An enzyme or a process involved in replenishing or maintaining the concentration of intermediates in a metabolic pathway.

“The anaplerosis of the citric acid cycle was essential for the cell’s energy production.”

Synonyms

  • maintenance
  • replenishment

Antonyms

  • decay
  • depletion