Apoenzyme

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000739",
  "term": "Apoenzyme",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The protein component of an enzyme that is catalytically inactive without its associated non-protein cofactor or coenzyme. When the apoenzyme binds with its specific cofactor, it forms a complete and active enzyme complex known as a holoenzyme. This protein portion provides the structural framework for the active site.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "catalysis",
    "coenzyme"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2587. 'Glossary of bioanalytical nomenclature - Part 1: General terminology, body fluids, enzymology, immunology (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2593 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122587)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/apoenzyme/"
}