Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Photoactivate

👉 In biological and medical terms, a "photoactivate" refers to a molecule or protein that is activated by light. This process occurs through the interaction of a light-sensitive enzyme with a substrate or a ligand. When this molecule binds to the enzyme, it causes the enzyme to be activated, allowing the binding of other molecules to the substrate and leading to the production of energy (in some cases, ATP). The photoactive molecules are typically found in living cells that have been exposed to light for a

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