A zymogen or proenzyme is an inactive precursor of an enzyme. Its activation typically involves:

  • Denaturation by heat.
  • Binding of a competitive inhibitor.
  • Proteolytic cleavage (removal of a peptide segment) to expose the active site.
  • Addition of a prosthetic group.
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