activators

Things that start

Activators are agents that initiate or accelerate a process.

In biology, an activator is a molecule that increases gene expression or enzyme activity.

In chemistry, activators speed up reactions or make other substances reactive.

The term applies broadly to anything that triggers action: The trainer used treats as activators for the desired behavior.

biochemical

enzymes

Reaction-speeding proteins

catalystsReaction accelerators
cofactorsEnzyme-assisting molecules
substratesUnderlying supporting materials

kinetics · proteins · metabolism · coenzymes · phosphorylation · inhibitors · inducers · receptors · promoters · hormones

motivational

inspirers

Those who stimulate others

catalystsReaction accelerators
driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
motivatorsForces prompting action

encouragers · sparks · energizers · coaches · mentors · leaders · champions · advocates · influencers · movers

mechanical

switches

Circuit opening devices

triggersCauses or activates
leversForce-multiplying pivot bars
buttonsSmall disc fasteners

relays · actuators · solenoids · sensors · ignition · starters · detonators · fuses · timers · thermostats

Categories

stimulantscaffeine, amphetamine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine
Froth Flotationfroth, collectors, frothers, depressants, concentrate
peptide synthesisDCC, EDC, BOP, NHS, amino acids
catalystsenzyme, catalyst, platinum, coenzyme, iron
DNA Proteinshistone, histones, repressor, repressors, DNA polymerase
enzyme regulatorsinhibitors, cofactors, coenzymes, aromatase inhibitors, FAD

Opposites

biochemical function

activatorsinhibitors

Agents blocking biological processes

suppressors · repressors · blockers · antagonists · deactivators

causal agency

activatorsinhibitors

Agents blocking biological processes

blockers · deactivators · preventers · stoppers · disablers

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