endopeptidase

Any of a group of enzymes, such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, pepsin and elastase, which catalyze the splitting of polypeptide chains away from the ends.

"The recombinant protein was identified as both an aminopeptidase and an endopeptidase."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

metallofullerene

A molecule composed of a metal atom that is imprisoned inside a fullerene cage.

"Can someone name a type of fullerene?"
"Metallofullerene."

by CToad7 March 09, 2023

adventuresome

A person who is inclined to take risks.

"Those kids over there look very energetic and adventuresome."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

megaherbivorous

Relating to a megaherbivore

"The Indian elephant has a megaherbivorous diet; it consumes 150kg of plant matter each day."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

volleyballene

(plural: volleyballenes)

Any of a class of compounds, having a cage-like structure based on a fullerene, containing scandium atoms; the simplest of such compounds, Sc20C60.

"A volleyballene is shaped like a volley ball, that's how it got its name."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

aminopeptidase

An enzyme that hydrolyzes peptides by acting on the peptide bond next to a terminal amino acid containing a free amino group.

"The recombinant protein was identified as both an aminopeptidase and an endopeptidase."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

adventuresomely

In an adventuresome manner.

"He adventuresomely jumped over the ravine."

by CToad7 March 13, 2023