proteolytic enzyme

/ˈproʊdiəˌlɪdɪk ˌɛnˈzaɪm/

Other forms: proteolytic enzymes

Definitions of proteolytic enzyme

1. noun

   any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
   synonyms: peptidase, protease, proteinase

   types:

   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