pep·ti·dase (p p t -d s , -dz)n. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptides into amino acids. |
peptidase [ˈpɛptɪˌdeɪs -ˌdeɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that hydrolyse peptides to amino acids
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| Noun | 1. | peptidase - any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis caspase - any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions angiotensin converting enzyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE - proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II plasminogen activator, urokinase - protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis renin - a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure |
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