Meaning | 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 | protease, peptidase, proteolytic enzyme |
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Narrower | angiotensin converting enzyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE | proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II |
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caspase | Any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis |
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 |
Broader | enzyme | Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions |
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Spanish | peptidasa, proteasa |
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Catalan | peptidasa, proteasa |
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