Definition of Isomerase

1. Noun. An enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form.

Generic synonyms: Enzyme

Definition of Isomerase

1. Noun. Any enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of one isomeric form of a chemical compound to another. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Isomerase

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Isomerase

1. An enzyme that converts molecules into their positional isomers. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Isomerase

isomalathion
isomalt
isomaltase
isomaltoheptose
isomaltohexose
isomaltooligosaccharide
isomaltooligosaccharides
isomaltopentose
isomaltose
isomaltotetraose
isomaltotetrose
isomaltotriose
isomaltulose synthase
isomastigote
isomer
isomerase (current term)
isomerases
isomerate
isomerates
isomere
isomeres
isomeric
isomeric function
isomeric transition
isomerically
isomeride
isomerides
isomerisation
isomerisations
isomerise

Literary usage of Isomerase

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transposable Elements in Plants: Sponsored CRIS/ICAR Projects and Bibliography by Andrew Kalinski (1995)
"These promoters are the flower-specific chalcone synthase A promoter (CHS A), the anther-specific chalcone isomerase B promoter CHI B and the ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"May be used as a fixing material in the immobilization of glucose isomerase enzyme preparations for use in the manufacture of high fructose corn syrup, ..."

3. Biotechnology: Ti-Plasmids and Other Plant Vectors: Bibliography January by Lara Wiggert (1995)
"These promoters are the flower-specific chalcone synthase A promoter (CHS A), the anther-specific chalcone isomerase В promoter CHI В and the ..."

4. Transposable Elements in Plants: Sponsored CRIS/ICAR Projects and Bibliography by Andrew Kalinski (1995)
"These promoters are the flower-specific chalcone synthase A promoter (CHS A), the anther-specific chalcone isomerase B promoter CHI B and the ..."

5. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"May be used as a fixing material in the immobilization of glucose isomerase enzyme preparations for use in the manufacture of high fructose corn syrup, ..."

6. Biotechnology: Ti-Plasmids and Other Plant Vectors: Bibliography January by Lara Wiggert (1995)
"These promoters are the flower-specific chalcone synthase A promoter (CHS A), the anther-specific chalcone isomerase В promoter CHI В and the ..."

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