desmotrope

/ˌdesməˈtroʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of enzyme that catalyzes the removal of phosphate groups from proteins, often involved in cell signaling and regulation.

“The researcher studied the desmotrope’s role in plant cell signaling pathways.”

Synonyms

  • phosphatase
  • protease

Antonyms

  • phosphokinase
  • protein kinase