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peptidase

/ˈpɛptɪdeɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does peptidase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins.

Example

"The peptidase in the digestive system breaks down proteins into smaller peptides."

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