What does peptidase mean?

Definitions for peptidase
ˈpɛp tɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪzpep·ti·dase

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzymenoun

    any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

Wiktionary

  1. peptidasenoun

    Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptides into amino acids; a protease

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  1. peptidase

    Peptidase is a type of enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of proteins into their smaller components, namely peptides or amino acids, by catalyzing the hydrolysis of peptide bonds. They play a crucial role in various biological functions such as digestion, immune response, and protein regulation. Peptidases can be found in all living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and bacteria. They are also known as proteases or proteinases.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of peptidase in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of peptidase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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