isocitric

/aɪˈsɒsɪtrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to isocitrate, a tricarboxylic acid found in metabolism.

“Isocitric acid plays a crucial role in cellular respiration.”

2. noun

isocitrate, a tricarboxylic acid found in metabolism.

“The enzyme isocitrate dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion of isocitric acid.”

3. noun

a product formed by the isomerization of citric acid.

“The researchers analyzed the isocitric acid in the biological samples.”

Synonyms

  • isocitrate
  • ketotricarboxylic acid

Antonyms

  • alloisocitrate
  • allosteric