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Meaning of PROTEASE

Pronunciation:  'prowtee`eys

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
 

PROTEASE is a 8 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
 
 See Also: angiotensin converting enzyme, caspase, enzyme, plasminogen activator, renin, urokinase

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: An enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds that link amino acids in protein molecules.
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: An enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds that link amino acids in protein molecules.
 

 

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