proteinase

Definitions of proteinase
  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, proteolytic enzyme
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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
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    enzyme
    any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
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