kinetic enzyme assays

Kinetic enzyme assays are laboratory tests used to measure the speed at which enzymes catalyze reactions. Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical processes in the body. In these assays, scientists track how quickly a substrate (the starting material) is converted into a product over time. By monitoring changes in concentration or activity, they can determine the enzyme's efficiency and how it responds to different conditions, such as temperature or pH. This information is crucial for understanding enzyme function and can aid in drug development and disease diagnosis.