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pro·te·o·lyt·ic enzyme

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  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

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  1. proteolytic enzyme

    A proteolytic enzyme, also known as a protease, peptidase, or proteinase, is an enzyme that conducts proteolysis, which is the breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or single amino acids. These enzymes are involved in many biological processes, including digestion, immune response, cell division, and protein recycling.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of proteolytic enzyme in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of proteolytic enzyme in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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