Definition: Adenase is a type of enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ADP (dual-energy phosphate) to form ATP (adenosine triphosphate). In other words, it breaks down ADP into ATP. The specific chemical structure and sequence of an enzyme that contains an adenosine triphosphate binding site is known as a "ligand-sensing" domain. Adenase is an enzyme that specifically binds to the cyclic nucleotide (adenosine) in its active state and degrades it to form ADP, which can then be used as a substrate for further enzymatic reactions or energy conversion. The specificity of this ligand binding allows adenases to catalyze various biochemical reactions with different types of nucleotides. For example, enzymes like pyruvate kinase and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPCK) are catalytically activated by ATP, while enzymes that recognize the cyclic nucleotide as a substrate do not require ATP for activation. Adenases have several key roles in metabolism: 1.

Skeletal

: They play an important role in skeletal muscle contraction, where they facilitate the synthesis of ADP from ATP. 2.

Molecular

: Many adenine triphosphates (ATP) are produced by glycolysis and are used for the formation of pyruvate or lactate during oxidative phosphorylation. 3.

Cellular

: Adenase enzymes are involved in a variety of cellular processes, including metabolism, DNA repair, and protein synthesis. Adenase is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the metabolic pathways of most organisms, contributing to cell homeostasis and energy production.

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