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Proteolytic Enzyme (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 doctor prescribed a proteolytic enzyme supplement to help the patient's body break down and absorb the proteins from the food.
  • Proteolytic enzymes are widely used in the production of bioactive peptides and amino acids in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Papain, a proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya, is commonly used as a meat tenderizer due to its ability to break down protein fibers.
  • Researchers studied the role of proteolytic enzymes in the degradation of proteins in various diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's.
  • The combination of heat and proteolytic enzymes during food processing can result in the loss of essential amino acids and nutritional value.

Synonyms

  • Peptidase
  • Protease
  • Proteinase

Hypernyms

  • Enzyme

Hyponyms

  • Caspase
  • Urokinase
  • Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
  • Angiotensin-converting Enzyme
  • Plasminogen Activator
  • Renin
  • ACE
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