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proteinase Meaning
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proteinase (n)
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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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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Proteinase enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.
The digestive system secretes various proteinases, such as pepsin and trypsin, to aid in the digestion of dietary proteins.
Proteolysis, the process of protein breakdown, is catalyzed by proteinase enzymes.
In the laboratory, researchers often use proteinases to cleave proteins into fragments for analysis.
