Isozyme
- Pronunciation
- /iz-oh-ZIME/
- Category
- Biochemistry
- Singular
- Isozyme
- Plural
- Isozymes
Definition
An enzyme that exhibits a slight variation in amino acid sequence, leading to differences in substrate specificity or other functional properties.
Etymology
From Greek 'iso-', meaning 'equal', and 'zyme', meaning 'enzyme'.
Example
Different isozymes of lactate dehydrogenase are found in various tissues, reflecting their specialized roles.