protease

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/ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ English

Definitions

noun

An enzyme that cuts or cleaves proteins.

Related words

Synonyms

peptidase proteinase proteolytic enzyme cleaving inhibitable endopeptidase carboxypeptidase aminopeptidase exopeptidase cathepsin metalloprotease trypsin chymotrypsin elastase pepsin papain

Associated

kex inhibitor serine proteolytic thrombin cleave proteolysis retrovirus cleavage

Rhymes

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