Sentido | 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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Sinónimo | peptidasa |
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Específico | ECA, enzima convertidora de angiotensina | proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II |
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caspasa | Any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis |
renina | A proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys |
uroquinasa | protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis |
General | enzima, enzimas | Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions |
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Inglés | protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme |
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Catalán | peptidasa, proteasa |
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