Convertase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002547",
  "term": "Convertase",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of an inactive precursor protein into its active form by proteolytic cleavage. These enzymes are often involved in cascade reactions, such as those found in blood clotting or complement activation. For example, proprotein convertases activate peptide hormones and growth factors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1149 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/convertase/"
}