metabolon

/mɛtəbɒlɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A functional unit of cellular metabolism that integrates various enzymes and other components to perform a specific metabolic function, such as glycolysis or the citric acid cycle.

“The researchers discovered a new metabolon involved in the breakdown of glucose in the cell.”

Synonyms

  • enzymatic complex
  • metabolic pathway

Antonyms

  • blockage
  • metabolic inhibitor