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protease

/prəˈtiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does protease mean?

noun

A type of enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. Proteases are involved in various physiological processes, including digestion and cellular signaling.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of proteases in the breakdown of proteins in the human body."

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