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Meaning of PROTEINASE

Pronunciation:  'prowtee`neys

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 Definition: [n]  any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
 
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 Synonyms: peptidase, protease, proteolytic enzyme
 
 See Also: angiotensin converting enzyme, caspase, enzyme, plasminogen activator, renin, urokinase

 

 

 

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