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malate
This term is used exclusively within the domains of biochemistry and organic chemistry. It refers to a specific chemical species derived from malic acid, typically appearing in the context of metabolic pathways such as the Krebs cycle. Because it describes a specific chemical entity, it is used in a highly technical register and is rarely encountered outside of scientific literature or laboratory settings.
As a chemical name for a salt or ester, the term is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It describes the substance itself rather than individual units, meaning it does not typically take a plural form in standard scientific usage.
Meanings
Examples
The enzyme malate dehydrogenase catalyzes the oxidation of malate to oxaloacetate.
The enzyme malate dehydrogenase catalyzes the oxidation of malate to oxaloacetate.
I prefer taking magnesium malate because it is easier on my stomach.
Malate serves as a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
The researcher measured the concentration of malate in the mitochondrial matrix.
The researcher measured the concentration of malate in the mitochondrial matrix.
Does this supplement contain potassium malate or a different salt form?
The malate shuttle helps transport reducing equivalents across the mitochondrial membrane.
We need to verify if the sample contains any residual malate before proceeding.
L malate is the specific isomer used in most biological processes.