Proteinase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009588",
  "term": "Proteinase",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins or peptides. These enzymes are also known as peptidases or proteases, and they play a part in many biological processes, including digestion, blood clotting, and immune response. They are classified based on their catalytic mechanism, such as serine, cysteine, aspartic, or metalloproteinases.",
  "synonyms": [
    "protease"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. 'Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1749 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-11-23)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/proteinase/"
}