Catalytic antibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001716",
  "term": "Catalytic antibody",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antibody that possesses catalytic activity, also known as an abzyme. These molecules are typically engineered to bind to the transition state of a specific chemical reaction, thereby lowering its activation energy and accelerating the reaction rate. Abzymes demonstrate enzyme-like properties, including substrate specificity and saturation kinetics.",
  "synonyms": [
    "abzyme"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 380 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-antibody/"
}