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atpase
This term is a specialized biochemical designation used almost exclusively in scientific, medical, and academic contexts. It describes a specific class of enzymes characterized by their ability to hydrolyze ATP, and is typically used as a suffix in the names of various specific enzymes, such as Na+/K+-atpase or Ca2+-atpase.
Because it refers to a specific molecular entity, it is used in a technical register. In professional literature, it is frequently paired with descriptors indicating the specific ion or substrate it transports or regulates, rather than being used as a general standalone term in casual conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The sodium potassium atpase pump maintains the resting potential of the neuron.
V type atpase is primarily responsible for acidifying intracellular organelles.
V type atpase is primarily responsible for acidifying intracellular organelles.
Wait, does this specific atpase require a cofactor to function properly?
F type atpase acts as a molecular motor to synthesize ATP in the mitochondria.
The inhibition of atpase activity can lead to cellular swelling and dysfunction.
The inhibition of atpase activity can lead to cellular swelling and dysfunction.
I wonder if the mutation affected the binding site of the atpase enzyme.
Calcium atpase pumps ions out of the cytosol to trigger muscle relaxation.
The professor explained how atpase hydrolyzes ATP to provide energy for transport.