Glucokinase
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫuˈkoʊˈkaɪˌneɪz/
Glucokinase (noun)
- An enzyme in the body that helps cells use glucose by changing it into a form they can store or use.
- A type of enzyme that works in some hormone-making cells and helps them respond when glucose levels rise.
Examples
- The liver glucose enzyme helps process glucose in the body.
- This liver glucose enzyme supports glucose storage after meals.