Peptidase
ahd-5
noun.
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noun.
Any
enzyme
that
catalyzes
the
hydrolysis
of
peptides
into
amino acids
; a
protease
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noun.
any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
Word Usage
"CD26/dipeptidyl peptidase IV: A regulator of immune function and a potential molecular target for therapy."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
enzyme
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
ace
angiotensin converting enzyme
angiotensin-converting enzyme
caspase
plasminogen activator