Noun: peptidase 'pep-ti,deys [N. Amer], 'pep-ti,deyz [Brit]
- Any enzyme that catalyses the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
"peptidases play a crucial role in digestion and many other biological processes";
- protease, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
Derived forms: peptidases
Type of: enzyme
Encyclopedia: Peptidase