Holoenzyme

An enzyme protein together with its coenzyme or prosthetic group.


The entire, functionally complete enzyme. The term is used to designate an enzyme that requires a coenzyme in order for it to function (possess catalytic abilities). The holoenzyme consists of the protein part (apoenzyme) plus a dialyzable, nonprotein coenzyme part that is bound to the apoenzyme protein.


A type of enzyme consisting of a protein portion (apoenzyme) and a non- amino acid portion or prosthetic group.


 


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