PEPTIDASE

protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme

(noun) any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

peptidase (plural peptidases)

(enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptides into amino acids; a protease.

Anagrams

• appetised, sapeptide

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