Term: constitutive enzymes
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01289

Definition:
enzymes which are produced constitutively by the cell under all physiological conditions. Therefore, they are not controlled by induction or repression.

Related Terms:
1) enzymes (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02159).
2) induction (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03018).
3) repression (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05304).

Source: PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 150 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)

Citation: 'constitutive enzymes' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01289

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