noun
- Plural of isomerase; enzymes that catalyze the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule to form isomers.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Isomerases play a crucial role in metabolic pathways by converting one isomer into another.
- The enzyme glucose-6-phosphate isomerase is one of the most well-studied isomerases in glycolysis.
- Different isomerases catalyze the rearrangement of carbon skeletons, double bonds, and functional groups.
- Researchers study isomerases to understand how cells efficiently convert sugars into energy.
- Deficiencies in certain isomerases can lead to metabolic disorders in humans.