Peptidase (Noun)
Meaning
Any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The enzyme was identified as a metalloprotease, a type of peptidase that uses a metal ion to facilitate proteolysis.
- Researchers used a specific peptidase to break down the protein into smaller fragments for further analysis.
- The study investigated the role of a novel peptidase in the degradation of collagen in skin tissue.
- A team of scientists discovered a new peptidase that is involved in the processing of precursor proteins in yeast cells.
- The enzyme assay revealed high levels of peptidase activity in the sample, indicating rapid protein degradation.