Term: secretase: a set of enzymes believed to snip pieces off a longer protein producing fragments of amyloid protein that bunch up and create amyloid protein plaques in brain tissue (the pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's)
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: vibration: a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: rearward: direction toward the rear
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: technophobe: a person who dislikes or avoids new technology
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: lacerta: type genus of the Lacertidae
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: bush willow: small South African tree having creamy yellow fragrant flowers usually growing on stream banks
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: affixation: formation of a word by means of an affix
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: dominican: a native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: vigilance committee: a volunteer committee to maintain order where an efficient legal system does not exist
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: taxiway: a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport
Broader: activator: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription | Unrelated: brokerage: the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties