Enzymatic degradation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003998",
  "term": "Enzymatic degradation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The breakdown of a polymer or other macromolecule into smaller fragments through the action of enzymes. These biological catalysts facilitate the cleavage of specific chemical bonds within the polymer chain. This process is a key mechanism in the biodegradation of many natural and synthetic polymers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "enzymatic decomposition"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "degradation",
    "bioactivity",
    "biotic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 390 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/enzymatic-degradation/"
}