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protease
protease (peptidase; proteinase; proteolytic enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids, a process known as proteolysis. Examples are pepsin and trypsin. Several proteases, acting sequentially, are normally required for the complete digestion of a protein to its constituent amino acids. See also acid protease.
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"protease." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "protease." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-protease.html "protease." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-protease.html |
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protease An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of the peptide bonds of proteins and peptides. There are two types: endopeptidases (proteinases) primarily attack interior peptide bonds, while exopeptidases act on those adjacent to a free amino or carboxyl group.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "protease." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "protease." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-protease.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "protease." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-protease.html |
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "protease." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "protease." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-protease.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "protease." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-protease.html |
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pro·te·ase / ˈprōtēˌāz; -ˌās/ • n. Biochem. an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides. |
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"protease." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "protease." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-protease.html "protease." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-protease.html |
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protease (proh-ti-ayz) n. any enzyme that catalyses the splitting of a protein.
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"protease." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "protease." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-protease.html "protease." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-protease.html |
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