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Definition of Peptidase
1. Noun. Any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis.
Exact synonyms: Protease, Proteinase, Proteolytic Enzyme
Specialized synonyms: Caspase, Ace, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Angiotensin-converting Enzyme, Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase, Renin
Generic synonyms: Enzyme
Specialized synonyms: Caspase, Ace, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Angiotensin-converting Enzyme, Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase, Renin
Generic synonyms: Enzyme
Definition of Peptidase
1. Noun. (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptides into amino acids; a protease ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peptidase
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Medical Definition of Peptidase
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