vesiculase

/ˌvɛsɪkjʊˈleɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sphingomyelin to ceramide and phosphocholine in the process of cell signaling

“The research team discovered a new vesiculase that played a crucial role in the regulation of cellular processes.”

Synonyms

  • ceramidase
  • sphingomyelinase

Antonyms

  • lipase
  • phospholipase