activator

Meanings

Plural: activators

Noun

• (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription
• One who, or that which, activates.
• Something that activates a catalyst
• Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.
• A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.
• A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
• An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
• A hand-held device that delivers a controlled fast thrust to a joint, muscle, etc., to help stimulate nervous system activity.

Antonyms

inhibitor