peptidase

Synonyms:

protease, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme

Types:

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caspase

any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis

ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme

proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II

plasminogen activator, urokinase

protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis

renin

a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

Type of:

enzyme

any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions