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peptidase

/ˈpɛp.tɪ.deɪz/

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noun

/ˈpɛp.tɪ.deɪz/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее фермент, который катализирует расщепление белков на более мелкие пептиды и аминокислоты в процессе, называемом протеолизом.

A noun referring to an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids through a process called proteolysis.

  1. Enzyme for protein digestionC1formalscientific

    An enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids through a process called proteolysis.

    ruФермент для переваривания белков

    • Peptidase is essential for digesting dietary proteins in the small intestine.
    • The body produces various peptidases to break down different types of proteins.
    • Researchers are studying peptidase inhibitors for potential medical treatments.

    Synonymsproteaseproteinase

Forms
  • peptidases plural form
  • peptidases' possessive plural form
  • peptidase's possessive singular form