Definition: The term "potentiates" is a medical term that refers to the process by which an enzyme or other substance changes its activity due to a change in the concentration of another substance, leading to an increase in the enzyme's activity. This can be useful for optimizing enzymes' activities in various biochemical reactions, such as phosphorylation and glycolysis, where the presence of a suitable substrate can enhance their efficiency. In the context of medical chemistry, "potentiates" refers to the ability of