flippase

noun

flippase

noun

Etymology From flip + -ase.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any enzyme located in the membrane responsible for aiding the movement of phospholipid molecules between the two leaflets that compose a cell's membrane (transverse diffusion).

Antonyms
floppase

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